VocabJLPT N2
canned food
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. canned food
  2. 2. tinned food
  3. 3. confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work)
  4. 4. being stuck in a confined space
A noun referring to canned food or a tin can containing preserved food. It is a common everyday word found in grocery stores and recipes, and can also be used figuratively to describe being stuck somewhere with no way out.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Um, where did I put the can opener?

Sentence 2

"I can't get this can open!" my sister yelled.

Sentence 3

I'm feeling really down, so I'm going to eat some canned peaches.

Sentence 4

You're going to say I'm taking the easy way out with canned food again, aren't you?

Sentence 5

Three cans of tomatoes are lined up on the kitchen shelf.