Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Thing, matter

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person handling different things or matters in their hands as they go about their daily tasks. This kanji symbolizes the many responsibilities and situations individuals encounter in life.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '事' is a common character encountered in JLPT materials, especially at the N4 level. This kanji is often tested in both kanji and vocabulary sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 何かお困りの事はありますか？

  Is there anything you are troubled about?

  なにかおこまりのことはありますか？

  nanika okomari no koto wa arimasu ka?

  Pronunciation

• 会議の事を忘れてしまった。

  I forgot about the meeting.

  かいぎのことをわすれてしまった。

  kaigi no koto o wasurete shimatta.

  Pronunciation

• 大事な情報を教えてください。

  Please tell me important information.

  だいじなじょうほうをおしえてください。

  daiji na jōhō o oshiete kudasai.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '事' is commonly used to represent generic things or matters.
• It is important to remember the reading 'こと' and its usage in various contexts.
• Pay attention to compound words using '事' as they can convey different meanings based on the combination.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '事' is occasionally used in given names, often symbolizing a person who is responsible or involved in various matters.