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Base noun form. Used to refer to abstract things, events, or facts. Often appears in compound nouns or grammatical structures like 『～ことにする』 (koto ni suru, 'decide to do').
Theme
In a casual office meeting, User and their colleague Mr. Tanaka discuss a recent project issue that needs attention.
事
こと
thing(s), matter(s), fact
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'koto' (事) as a 'cargo' of things or matters — it carries facts and events. 'Cargo' → 事 (koto, 'thing / Matter').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『事』 (koto, 'thing / Matter') is often used in formal or abstract contexts, such as in proverbs like 『石の上にも三年』 (ishi no ue ni mo san nen, 'three years on a stone'), which implies persistence over time as a matter of fact.
Forms
Base: 事Base noun form. Used to refer to abstract things, events, or facts. Often appears in compound nouns or grammatical structures like 『～ことにする』 (koto ni suru, 'decide to do').