How to say 'Matter' in Japanese | 件

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The Japanese word for Matter is 'Ken', written as 件 in Japanese.'Matter' in hiragana is けん.

word

件

Meaning

Matter

Reading

けん

ken

Kanji

件Matter, Affair

Explanation

The Japanese noun '件 (けん)' refers to a 'matter' or 'case'. It is often used in formal or official contexts to denote a specific issue, topic, or incident. For example: this matter is important「この件は重要です」(このけんはじゅうようです). I will handle that case「その件を対応します」(そのけんをたいおうします). The word is commonly used in business, legal, or administrative settings to discuss specific matters or cases that require attention or resolution.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1368

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 件

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

件

Meaning

Matter, Affair

Words Related to 件 Through the Kanji 件

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 件 as well.

word

事件

Meaning

Incident

word

条件

Meaning

Condition

word

要件

Meaning

Requirement

word

物件

Meaning

Property

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What does 'Ken' (件) mean?

'Ken' means 'Matter' .

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