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件
On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
くだん
kudan
affair · case · matter · item
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes6
Component Breakdown
件=
亻牛
person + cow
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and cow. Matter of person and cow.
Symbolism
Incident, condition, matter. Represents affairs.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
条件反射
じょうけんはんしゃ
conditioned reflex; conditioned reflex
一件落着
いっけんらくちゃく
an issue being settled; a case being closed; an issue being settled
不祥事件
ふしょうじけん
scandal; disgraceful incident; scandalous affair; scandal
件の如し
くだんのごとし
As mentioned before; As stated previously
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 件 mean in Japanese?
件 means affair, case, matter, item.
How do you read 件?
On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: くだん (kudan).
How many strokes does 件 have?
件 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 件 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 件 (affair, case, matter, item) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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