English–Japanese
“matter” in Japanese
How to say “matter” in Japanese
“Matter” in Japanese is 件 (ken).
Marks one specific issue or case as a distinct subject being discussed or handled.
Example sentences with 件
その件はまだ解決していません。so no ken ha ma da kai ketsu shi te i ma se n
This matter has not been resolved yet.
Tips for using 件
- The phrase この件 (kono ken) refers to the specific matter being discussed or handled rather than to a vague topic.
Other Japanese words for “matter”
この事柄を慎重に検討します。ko no koto gara o shin chō ni ken tō shi ma su
We will examine this matter carefully.
その用件をメールで伝えます。so no yō ken o mē ru de tsuta e ma su
I will convey the matter by email.
その一件について話しました。so no ik ken ni tsu i te hana shi ma shi ta
We talked about that matter.
この案件について話しましょう。ko no an ken ni tsu i te hana shi ma shō
Let's talk about this matter.