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事
こと
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Thing(s), matter(s), fact
koto
N4
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JLPT Level
N4
Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
Kana
こと
Romaji
koto
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 事 mean in Japanese?
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The word 事 (こと) means "thing(s), matter(s), fact" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N4 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 事?
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事 is read as こと (romaji: koto). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 事?
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事 is a JLPT N4 vocabulary item. Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
How do I remember 事 quickly?
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Use the flashcard on this page to practise active recall: see the kanji first, attempt the meaning from memory, then flip. After getting it right, use the quiz to confirm. Review again at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days for long-term retention.
Where can I practise 事 in sentences?
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The example sentence above (from Tatoeba) shows 事 in context. You can also use Nihoner's AI Chat tool to generate extra practice sentences, or search in the Lexicon for related entries.