鐶かん

noun

metal ring; link

General term for a metal ring or link, such as a chain link or a ring-shaped fitting. Often used in technical or craft contexts.

• この鎖くさりの鐶かんが一ひとつ外はずれている。

  One link of this chain has come off.

noun

kettle ring; tea ceremony ring

Specifically a ring made of twisted metal wire, placed inside a kettle so it can be lifted during the tea ceremony. Highly specialized term.

• 茶さ道どうでは、釜かまの中なかに鐶かんを入いれて持もち上あげる。

  In the tea ceremony, a kettle ring is placed inside the kettle to lift it.