件
けん · kudan
The aforementioned, the said, (man, incident, etc.) in question, the above-mentioned, the aforesaid
- the usual
- matter, affair, case, item, subject
- counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.
- counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
- passage, paragraph
Other ways to say “the aforementioned” in Japanese →
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
もしもし、あの件だけど、までには返事するよ。
もしもし、あのけんだけど、までにはへんじするよ。
Hey, about that matter, I'll reply by then.
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この件も会議で話し合いましょう。
このけんもかいぎではなしあいましょう。
Let's discuss this matter in the meeting as well.
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この件については、後ほどメールでご連絡します。
このけんについては、のちほどめーるでごれんらくします。
Regarding this matter, I will contact you later by email.
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部長と、新商品の件で相談したいのですが。
ぶちょうと、しんしょうひんのけんでそうだんしたいのですが。
I'd like to consult with the department manager about the new product.
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What does 件 mean?
The aforementioned, the said, (man, incident, etc.) in question, the above-mentioned, the aforesaid. It can also mean: the usual; matter, affair, case, item, subject; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc..
How do you pronounce 件?
けん (kudan). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 件?
JLPT N1 — advanced. See the JLPT N1 guide.
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