JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
件 — affair
- Reading
- ケン・くだん
- Meaning
- affair; case; matter; item
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
件 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ケン・くだん and it means affair; case; matter; item. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
件 appears in everyday japanese words such as 件 (example), 用件 (business) and 事件 (event).
Japanese words containing 件
Frequently asked questions
What does 件 mean in Japanese?
件 means affair; case; matter; item in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 件 read?
件 is read ケン・くだん. Reading it inside real words — 件 and 用件 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 件 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 件 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 件 in a word?
A common word containing 件 is 件 (くだん) — "example". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 件 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 件 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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