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事
事 (readings: じ, ず, こと; Japanese kanji) means “matter / thing”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 仕事 (work).
What does 事 mean?
| Kanji | 事 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | matter / thing |
| Readings | じ, ず, こと |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 事
事 is read じ or ず or こと depending on the word.
Example words with 事
| Example | 仕事 (work) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14