🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

缶詰食品

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kandume shokuhin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Canned Food/kænd fʊd/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"缶詰食品は非常時に便利です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Food that has been preserved by sealing it in a can.

    "I always keep a few cans of soup in the pantry for quick meals."
  2. 2

    Food items that are packaged in metal containers to extend shelf life.

    "Canned vegetables are a convenient option for busy weeknights."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'canned food' originates from the practice of preserving food in sealed containers, which became popular in the early 19th century. The word 'can' derives from the Latin 'canna', meaning 'reed' or 'tube', reflecting the early use of cylindrical containers.

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