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件 kanji: meaning “affair”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N36 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
affair
On'yomi
ケン
Kun'yomi
くだん

Picture story to remember 件

A person (亻) and a cow (牛) are at the heart of a strange affair.

Parts in this story:牛

How to write 件: stroke order

件 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 件

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Kanji that share parts with 件.