事件

How to remember it

事 (matter) plus 件 (case) — a case or matter that actually happened.

Example sentences

• 昨夜、駅前で事件が起きた。

  ゆうべ、えきまえでじけんがおきた

  An incident occurred in front of the station last night.

• その事件は新聞で報じられた。

  そのじけんはしんぶんでほうじられた

  The incident was reported in the newspaper.

Usage

Refers to newsworthy or troubling events, not ordinary happenings.

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