件
affair · case · matter · item
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and cow. Matter of person and cow.
Symbolism
Incident, condition, matter. Represents affairs.
Component Breakdown
person + cow
Words & Expressions
Words written with 件
Four-Character Compounds
条件反射
じょうけんはんしゃ
conditioned reflex
一件落着
いっけんらくちゃく
an issue being settled; a case being closed
不祥事件
ふしょうじけん
scandal; disgraceful incident; scandalous affair
件の如し
くだんのごとし
As mentioned before; As stated previously
Anime & Manga
転生したらスライムだった件
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
A well-known work with 件 in its Japanese title.
俺だけレベルアップな件
Solo Leveling
A well-known work with 件 in its Japanese title.
お隣の天使様にいつの間にか駄目人間にされていた件
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten
A well-known work with 件 in its Japanese title.
劇場版 転生したらスライムだった件 紅蓮の絆編
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond
A well-known work with 件 in its Japanese title.
旦那が何を言っているかわからない件
I Can't Understand What My Husband Is Saying
A well-known work with 件 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
件 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means affair, case, matter, item. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.