Kanji 件: affair, case, matter, item
Key takeaways
Kanji 件: affair, case, matter, item. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 件
affair, case, matter, item
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine a person (亻) leading a cow (牛), representing a specific 'case' or 'matter' to be handled. In ancient times, dealing with a single head of cattle was considered a distinct unit of business or an affair.
