1.
canned salmon; a can of salmon
Salmon preserved in a can. A common pantry staple used in rice dishes, salads, and sandwiches; also read さけかん or しゃけかん.
鮭缶を開ける。
To open a can of salmon.
鮭缶を使って炊き込みご飯を作る。
I make seasoned rice using canned salmon.
災害に備えて、鮭缶をいくつか買い置きしている。
I keep a few cans of salmon stocked in case of a disaster.
Contraction of 鮭 (salmon) + 缶 (can). A convenient, long-keeping food often used in home cooking and stockpiled for emergencies.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 鮭缶を開ける: to open a can of salmon
- 鮭缶の汁: the liquid in the salmon can
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ツナ缶: canned tuna
- 蟹缶: canned crab