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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

件

Formal matter or case; counter for incidents and items

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1 Noun

"A Matter" / "A Case"

Indicates a specific matter, case, or subject currently under discussion, primarily used in formal or business contexts.

Example

A 例の 件 、 どう なりまし た か 。
B 今 、 対応 して おり ます 。

[A:] How is that matter we discussed coming along? [B:] I'm handling it now.

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Counter for Incidents & Items

Serves as a counter for distinct matters such as proposals, incidents, accidents, or digital messages.

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Formal matter or case; counter for incidents and items
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