カン, やかた, たて, たち

building, mansion, large building, palace

JLPT4 G3 S16 F613

As per # (official building) + 食 food/eating → official building for taking meals → (large) *building*; *inn*; *shop*. Also, *fort*, *mansion* and *place where cultural activities are held*.

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