kan Meaning & Definition
/kɑːn/
What Does Kan Mean?
Kan is used as a symbol meaning ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Kannada. As a noun, it means Archaic form of khan. As a noun, it means A Japanese unit of weight, approximately 3.75 kg or 8.267 lb.
Quick Facts About Kan
| Part of speech | symbol, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kɑːn/ |
| Plural | kans |
Kan Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Kannada.
Kan as a Noun
- Archaic form of khan.
Noun
- A Japanese unit of weight, approximately 3.75 kg or 8.267 lb.
Noun
- A catty, legally defined as 0.60478982 kilograms.
Noun
- A set of four identical tiles.
- A call declaring the formation of such a set.
Noun
- A ruler over various Turkish, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.
- An Ottoman sultan.
- A noble or man of rank in various Muslim countries of Central Asia, including Afghanistan.
Noun
- A caravanserai; a resting-place for a travelling caravan.
Noun
- A Japanese unit of weight, approximately 8.267 lb.
Synonyms of Kan
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Kan synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
kan (plural kans)
kan (plural kan)
Words That Rhyme With Kan
Origin of Kan
Origin 1: Borrowed from Japanese 貫 (kan).
Origin 2: Borrowed from Cantonese 斤 (gan1).
Origin 3: Borrowed from Japanese 槓 (kan).