Translation and Meaning of: 事 - koto
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 事 (koto) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: koto
Kana: こと
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: thing; matter; fact; circumstances; business; reason; experience
Meaning in English: thing;matter;fact;circumstances;business;reason;experience
Definition: Refers to something happening or being done.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (事) koto
事 (こと) is a Japanese word that means "thing" or "matter". It is composed of the kanji 事, which represents "thing" or "fact", and is pronounced as "ji" in Chinese, and the hiragana こと, which is the Japanese reading of the word. The etymological origin of the word dates back to the Nara period (710-794), when the kanji 事 was used to refer to official and governmental issues. Over time, the use of the word expanded to encompass any type of subject or event. Nowadays, the word is widely used in Japanese in various situations, from informal conversations to more formal contexts.How to Write in Japanese - (事) koto
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Synonyms and Similar - (事) koto
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
物事; 事柄; 事象; 出来事; 事件; 事態; 事情; 事実; 事項; 事例; 事物; 事務; 事業; 事業体; 事業所; 事務所; 事務局; 事務局長; 事務室; 事務員; 事務作業; 事務手続き; 事務処理; 事務管理; 事務管理者; 事務職; 事務職員; 事務系; 事務能力; 事務能率; 事務能力試験; 事務能率向上;
Words containing: 事
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: りょうじ
Romaji: ryouji
Translation / Meaning:
cônsul
Kana: ようじ
Romaji: youji
Translation / Meaning:
tasks; things to do
Kana: ものごと
Romaji: monogoto
Translation / Meaning:
things; all
Kana: みごと
Romaji: migoto
Translation / Meaning:
splendid; magnificent; beautiful; admirable
Kana: へんじ
Romaji: henji
Translation / Meaning:
response
Kana: ぶじ
Romaji: buji
Translation / Meaning:
security; peace; tranquility
Kana: ひゃっかじてん
Romaji: hyakkajiten
Translation / Meaning:
encyclopedia
Kana: はんじ
Romaji: hanji
Translation / Meaning:
judge; judiciary
Kana: できごと
Romaji: dekigoto
Translation / Meaning:
incident; case; happen; event
Kana: ちじ
Romaji: chiji
Translation / Meaning:
Mayor
Words with the same pronunciation: こと koto
Example Sentences - (事) koto
Below are some example sentences:
炊事は家事の中でも重要な役割を担っています。
Suiji wa kaji no naka demo juuyou na yakuwari wo ninatte imasu
Cooking is an important role among household chores.
Cooking plays an important role in housework.
- 炊事 - Food preparation, kitchen
- 家事 - Housework
- 中でも - Among them, especially
- 重要な - Importante
- 役割を担っています - Plays a role
土木工事は大切な社会インフラの一つです。
Doboku kouji wa taisetsu na shakai infra no hitotsu desu
Civil engineering is one of the important social infrastructures.
Civil engineering is one of the important social infrastructure.
- 土木工事 - Construction
- は - Topic particle
- 大切な - Importante
- 社会 - Society
- インフラ - Infrastructure
- の - Possession particle
- 一つ - One
- です - To be
領事は外交官の一員です。
Ryōji wa gaikōkan no ichiin desu
The consul is a member of the diplomatic corps.
The consular is a member of the diplomat.
- 領事 - Consul
- は - Topic particle
- 外交官 - Diplomat
- の - Possession particle
- 一員 - Member
- です - Verb to be/estar in the present
食事は大切な時間です。
Shokuji wa taisetsu na jikan desu
The meal is an important moment.
Meals are an important moment.
- 食事 (shokuji) - Refers to a meal.
- は (wa) - Topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "食事".
- 大切 (taisetsu) - It means "important" or "valuable".
- な (na) - Particle that connects "大切" with "時間" and indicates that "大切" is an adjective.
- 時間 (jikan) - It means "time".
- です (desu) - Verb "to be" in the present tense.
私たちはグループで一緒に仕事をします。
Watashitachi wa gurūpu de issho ni shigoto o shimasu
We work together as a group.
We work together in the group.
- 私たちは - Us
- グループで - "in group"
- 一緒に - "together"
- 仕事をします - "we work"
物事は常に変化する。
Monogoto wa tsuneni henka suru
Things always change.
- 物事 (monogoto) - things, subjects
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 常に (tsuneni) - ever
- 変化する (henka suru) - change, vary
無事に帰宅しました。
Mujou ni kitaku shimashita
I returned home safely.
I got home safely.
- 無事に - "no problem" or "no incidents"
- 帰宅 - "go back home"
- しました - "fez" ou "realizou" Translated to English: "fez" or "realizou"
忠実に仕事をする。
Chuujitsu ni shigoto wo suru
Do work with loyalty.
Work faithfully.
- 忠実に - faithfully, faithfully
- 仕事 - work, employment
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
- する - do, accomplish
彼女は私に仕事を言い付けた。
Kanojo wa watashi ni shigoto o iitsuketa
She gave me work orders.
She gave me a job.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - she
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 私に (watashi ni) - for me
- 仕事 (shigoto) - work
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 言い付けた (iitsuketa) - ordenou
学校の行事は楽しいです。
Gakkou no gyouji wa tanoshii desu
School activities are fun.
School events are fun.
- 学校 - school
- の - possession particle
- 行事 - event
- は - topic particle
- 楽しい - funny
- です - verb "to be" in the present tense
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "thing; matter; fact; circumstances; business; reason; experience" é "(事) koto". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
