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yakan
noun

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[や(薬)·かん(缶)]
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[や(薬)·かん(罐)]
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[や(薬)·かん(鑵)]
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[や(藥)·かん(罐)]
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English Meaning(s) for やかん

noun
  1. kettle
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Definition and Synonyms for やかん

Boiler a metal pot for stewing or boiling
Synonyms: やかん, ケトル, 湯沸かし, 釜
Baldpate a person whose head is bald
Synonyms: やかん
Boiler usually has a lid
Synonyms: やかん, ケトル, 湯沸かし, 釜

Categories やかん is a member of

Individual a human being
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Pot metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep
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Sample Sentences for やかん

She left the kitchen with the kettle boiling.
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She put a kettle on the gas.
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The fire isn't very hot, so it won't heat the kettle.
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