こと

Thing, matter, fact, event

N4noun·koto

How to remember it

事 is the abstract "thing" — matters and facts, not physical objects.

Example sentences

  • 大変な事になった。

    たいへんなことになった。

    A terrible thing has happened.

  • いい事を教えてあげる。

    いいことをおしえてあげる。

    I'll tell you something good.

Usage

Refers to abstract matters; use 物 (mono) for physical objects.

Related words

出来事事情用事

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