やかん

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See also: やがん

Japanese

For pronunciation and definitions of やかん – see the following entries.
夜間
nighttime, at night
射干
(Chinese mythology) a legendary evil beast similar to a fox
(by extension) a fox
(theater) a Noh mask with the visage of the Chinese fox spirit
Synonym of 檜扇 (hiōgi): blackberry lily (Iris domestica)
Alternative spelling
野干
薬缶
a kettle (vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food)
Clipping of 薬缶頭 (bald head).
Alternative spelling
やっかん
(This term, やかん (yakan), is the hiragana spelling of the above terms.)