件: the kanji for matter; case
件 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means matter; case. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
件 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
件 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ケン (ken)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 事件じけん · jiken | incident |
| 条件じょうけん · jōken | condition |
| 用件ようけん · yōken | matter of business |
| 件数けんすう · kensū | number of cases |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 昨夜、駅の近くで事件があった。Sakuya, eki no chikaku de jiken ga atta.An incident happened near the station last night.
- この仕事にはいくつか条件がある。Kono shigoto ni wa ikutsuka jōken ga aru.There are several conditions for this job.
- お電話の用件をお伺いします。Odenwa no yōken o oukagai shimasu.May I ask the purpose of your call?
- 今月の問い合わせ件数が増えた。Kongetsu no toiawase kensū ga fueta.The number of inquiries this month has increased.
- この事件について詳しく調べています。Kono jiken ni tsuite kuwashiku shirabete imasu.I am investigating this incident in detail.
Questions about 件
How many strokes does 件 have?
件 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 件?
The on readings are ken (ケン). 件 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 件?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Work and money
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 件
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.