Kanji · N4 · 8 strokes
事 / thing
Kanji for thing or matter.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | こと | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
事 carries the meaning thing or matter.
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How to write 事
Trace 事 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 事
食事しますしょくじしますto have a meal / to dine
用事ようじbusiness / errand
事故じこaccident
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事 in context
いっしょに食事しませんか。
いっしょにしょくじしませんか。
Would you like to have a meal together?
午後から用事があります。
ごごからようじがあります。
I have errands in the afternoon.
きのうの夜横浜で事故がありました。
きのうのよるよこはまでじこがありました。
There was an accident in Yokohama last night.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 事 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
事 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/事
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