Japanese word

一件

Pronunciation

Romajiikken

Meaning

  • nounmatter

Example

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.

Illustration for 一件 (matter)

More examples

その一件は、まだ解決していません。so no ik ken wa ma da kai ketsu shi te i ma se n

That matter has not been resolved yet.

Core concept

Presents a single matter as a clearly defined subject, case, or item of concern.

Common phrases

  • 一件についてik ken ni tsu i te

    about the matter

  • 一件を調べるik ken o shira be ru

    investigate the matter

Similar words

事柄kotogara: A matter or topic considered in a general or abstract way.
問題mondai: A matter or case that requires attention because it is difficult or unresolved.
案件anken: A matter or case under formal consideration, often in work or administration.

Definition in Japanese

一つの事柄や問題として取り上げられるもの。hito tsu no koto gara ya mon dai to shi te to ri a ge ra re ru mo no

Word origin

一件 (ikken, "one matter or case") is formed from 一 (ichi, "one") and 件 (ken, "matter or item"), and the compound pronunciation changes ichi ken to ikken.

Usage tips

  • 一件 (ikken) can refer to a specific matter already known from context, so it helps speakers discuss a topic without repeating its details.

Other meanings

  • one casenoun
  • one itemnoun

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