NichiDict

缶

N3
ほとぎ
[hotogi]
Illustration for 缶

Meanings

1.Noun

fat-bodied, small-mouthed earthenware jar for carrying water

2.Noun

water vessel used for a baby's first bath

Other Readings

「缶」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

古代の珍しい缶が発掘された。

An ancient earthen pot was excavated.

大きな缶にたっぷり水を入れて運びました。

I put water in the pot and carried it.

この缶は古代の貯蔵用に使われていた。

This earthenware jar was used for storage in ancient times.