What does kan mean?
Kan means Archaic form of khan..
Kan
/kɑːn/ · noun
Meaning
Archaic form of khan..
Definitions by Sense
- Archaic form of khan.
- A Japanese unit of weight, approximately 3.75 kg or 8.267 lb.
- (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.
Example Sentences
After having subtracted the bad and uncollectable debt above, the net property was around 32000 kan of silver […]
Synonyms for kan
Antonyms for kan
Related Words
Word Forms
- kans
- kan
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for kan?
Common synonyms include kong, quad, four-of-a-kind.
What is the opposite of kan?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use kan in a sentence?
After having subtracted the bad and uncollectable debt above, the net property was around 32000 kan of silver […]
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