缶

缶

Can.

Here, '缶' (kan) refers to a physical, metallic container typically used for beverages.

私は冷たい飲み物の缶を開けた。

I opened a can of cold drink.

Here, '缶' (kan) indicates the material, i.e., cans, used in constructing the model airplane.

彼は缶で作られた模型飛行機を展示した。

He exhibited a model airplane made from cans.

In this sentence, '缶' (kan) is used more generally to refer to cans as items to be recycled.

この部屋には缶をリサイクルするための専用の箱がある。

This room has a special box for recycling cans.