事 kanji: meaning “matter”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N48 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- matter
- On'yomi
- ジ、ズ
- Kun'yomi
- こと、つか・う、つか・える
Picture story to remember 事
This one is a laughing matter: someone steps on a rake and the handle smacks him in the mouth (口). Classic slapstick comedy!
Parts in this story:口
How to write 事: stroke order
事 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 事
- 事実じじつfact
- 事柄ことがらmatter
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 事 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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