Matter in Japanese
"matter" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
件
ken
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "matter". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
matter, thing, fact, business, reason, possibly
Reading: ji
8 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Shape of holding flag and working. Event, matter.
What it carries
Matter, incident, work. Represents unit of human activity.
Related kanji for "matter"
matter
ken
Composed of person and cow. Matter of person and cow.
matter
butsu
Composed of cow and phonetic. Various colored cows, diverse things.
matter
shitsu
Composed of two axes and shell. Measuring value.
a matter(also: ceremony, rule, affair)
gi · wisdom, elegant
Composed of person and righteousness. Proper manners of person.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for matter?
The most common kanji for "matter" is 事, read as ji. It means matter, thing, fact. Related kanji: 件 (matter), 物 (matter), 質 (matter), 儀 (a matter).
How many strokes does 事 have?
事 has 8 strokes.