<p>A can body (10) and a can that can be easily transported. To achieve the above, recesses (14) inclined relative to the can axis (O) not less than 5º and not more than 15º and extending in a predetermined direction are formed in a barrel section (11), the recesses (14) are formed at predetermined intervals about the can axis (O), and each interval (B) is set smaller than the width (A) of each recess (14).</p>
