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On'yomi
ケン
KEN
Kun'yomi
くだん
kudan

affair · case · matter · item

Details

Strokes6
Frequency#212
Radicalperson(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes6

Component Breakdown

=

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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