Kan
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɑːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kan is a noun meaning A Japanese unit of weight, approximately 3.75 kg or 8.267 lb.
Meaning
A Japanese unit of weight, approximately 3.75 kg or 8.267 lb.
More Meanings
- (Hong Kong) A catty, legally defined as 0.60478982 kilograms.
- (Japanese mahjong) A set of four identical tiles.
- (Japanese mahjong) A call declaring the formation of such a set.
- Archaic form of khan.
Example Sentences
After having subtracted the bad and uncollectable debt above, the net property was around 32000 kan of silver […]
Word Forms
- kans
Synonyms for kan
Depending on context, synonyms include kong, quad.
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