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件
件 (readings: けん; Japanese kanji) means “matter / case”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 事件 (incident).
What does 件 mean?
| Kanji | 件 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | matter / case |
| Readings | けん |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 件
件 is read けん depending on the word.
Example words with 件
| Example | 事件 (incident) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14