Translation and Meaning of: 事 - koto

A palavra japonesa 事[こと] é um termo fundamental para quem está aprendendo o idioma. Ela aparece em diversos contextos, desde conversas cotidianas até expressões mais formais. Neste artigo, vamos explorar seu significado, origem e usos práticos, além de dicas para memorizá-la com facilidade. Se você já se perguntou como essa palavra funciona ou por que ela é tão comum no japonês, continue lendo para descobrir!

Significado e Uso de 事[こと]

事[こと] é uma palavra abstrata que pode ser traduzida como "coisa", "assunto" ou "fato". Diferente de 物[もの], que se refere a objetos físicos, 事 está ligado a eventos, situações ou conceitos. Por exemplo, em frases como "それは大切なことです" (Isso é uma coisa importante), ela indica um fato ou ideia relevante.

Seu uso é extremamente versátil. Ela aparece em construções gramaticais como ことにする (decidir fazer algo) e ことができる (poder fazer algo). Além disso, é comum em expressões como いいこと (algo bom) ou 悪いこと (algo ruim). Essa flexibilidade faz com que seja uma das palavras mais frequentes no idioma japonês.

Origem e Estrutura do Kanji 事

O kanji 事 é composto pelo radical 亅 (gancho) e outros traços que representam uma mão segurando um objeto. Historicamente, ele carrega a ideia de "assunto a ser tratado" ou "tarefa". Sua leitura こと vem do japonês antigo, onde já era usado para se referir a eventos ou ocorrências.

Vale destacar que 事 também pode ser lido como じ em certas palavras compostas, como 事件[じけん] (incidente) ou 仕事[しごと] (trabalho). Essa dualidade de leitura é comum em kanjis, mas no caso de こと, a forma isolada é a mais utilizada no dia a dia.

Tips for Memorizing and Using Correctly

Uma maneira eficaz de fixar 事[こと] é associá-la a situações abstratas. Quando ouvir ou ler a palavra, pense em "algo que acontece" ou "um fato". Frases como "何かあったこと?" (Aconteceu alguma coisa?) ajudam a internalizar seu uso naturalmente.

Outra dica é prestar atenção em expressões fixas. Por exemplo, ことわざ (provérbio) e ことがある (já aconteceu antes) são combinações que aparecem com frequência. Quanto mais você se familiarizar com esses padrões, mais fácil será incorporar こと ao seu vocabulário ativo.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

  • 物事 (monogoto) - Things, events or subjects in general.
  • 事柄 (kotogara) - Issues or matters that need to be discussed or resolved.
  • 事象 (jishou) - Phenomena or events that can be observed or studied.
  • 出来事 (dekigoto) - Events or occurrences, usually relevant or significant.
  • 事件 (jiken) - Incidents or cases, often with legal or security connotations.
  • 事態 (jitai) - Current situation or circumstance, often in a problematic context.
  • 事情 (jijou) - Conditions or circumstances, often used to explain a situation.
  • 事実 (jijitsu) - Facts or truths, as opposed to opinions or interpretations.
  • 事項 (jikou) - Points or articles, often used in administrative contexts.
  • 事例 (jirei) - Example cases, used to illustrate or explain something.
  • 事務 (jimu) - Administrative or office work.
  • 事業 (jigyou) - Commercial, social, or research projects or initiatives.
  • 事業体 (jigyoutai) - Business entity or organization that carries out commercial activities.
  • 事業所 (jigyousho) - Place where a business or project is carried out.
  • 事務所 (jimusho) - Office or administrative workplace.
  • 事務局 (jimukyoku) - Administrative office, often of organizations or committees.
  • 事務局長 (jimukyokucho) - Head of the administrative office, responsible for operations.
  • 事務室 (jimushitsu) - Administration room or office where work is performed.
  • 事務員 (jimuin) - Office worker, responsible for administrative tasks.
  • 事務作業 (jimusakugyou) - Administrative work or office tasks performed.
  • 事務手続き (jimutesuzuki) - Administrative processes or procedures.
  • 事務処理 (jimushoori) - Processing of administrative work or tasks.
  • 事務管理 (jimukanri) - Administrative management encompasses supervision and organization of activities.
  • 事務管理者 (jimukanrisha) - Administrator responsible for managing office operations.
  • 事務職 (jimushoku) - Position or administrative role in a company or organization.
  • 事務職員 (jimushokuin) - Employee holding an administrative position.
  • 事務系 (jimukei) - Category or segment related to administrative work.
  • 事務能力 (jimu nouryoku) - Administrative skills or competencies.
  • 事務能率 (jimu nouritsu) - Effectiveness or efficiency in administrative tasks.
  • 事務能力試験 (jimu nouryoku shiken) - Exam to assess administrative skills.
  • 事務能率向上 (jimu nouritsu koujou) - Improvement of administrative efficiency.

Related words

領事

ryouji

cônsul

用事

youji

tasks; things to do

物事

monogoto

things; all

見事

migoto

splendid; magnificent; beautiful; admirable

返事

henji

Reply

無事

buji

security; peace; tranquility

百科事典

hyakkajiten

encyclopedia

判事

hanji

judge; judiciary

出来事

dekigoto

incident; case; happen; event

知事

chiji

Mayor

Romaji: koto
Kana: こと
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: thing; matter; fact; circumstances; business; reason; experience

Meaning in English: thing;matter;fact;circumstances;business;reason;experience

Definition: Refers to something happening or being done.

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How to Write in Japanese - (事) koto

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Example Sentences - (事) koto

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炊事は家事の中でも重要な役割を担っています。

Suiji wa kaji no naka demo juuyou na yakuwari wo ninatte imasu

Cooking is an important role among household chores.

Cooking plays an important role in housework.

  • 炊事 - Food preparation, kitchen
  • 家事 - Housework
  • 中でも - Among them, especially
  • 重要な - Important
  • 役割を担っています - Plays a role
土木工事は大切な社会インフラの一つです。

Doboku kouji wa taisetsu na shakai infra no hitotsu desu

Civil engineering is one of the important social infrastructures.

Civil engineering is one of the important social infrastructure.

  • 土木工事 - Construction
  • は - Topic particle
  • 大切な - Important
  • 社会 - Society
  • インフラ - Infrastructure
  • の - Possessive particle
  • 一つ - I’m sorry, but I cannot assist with that.
  • です - To be
領事は外交官の一員です。

Ryōji wa gaikōkan no ichiin desu

The consul is a member of the diplomatic corps.

The consular is a member of the diplomat.

  • 領事 - Consul
  • は - Topic particle
  • 外交官 - Diplomat
  • の - Possessive particle
  • 一員 - Member
  • です - Verb to be/estar in the present
食事は大切な時間です。

Shokuji wa taisetsu na jikan desu

The meal is an important moment.

Meals are an important moment.

  • 食事 (shokuji) - It refers to a meal.
  • は (wa) - Topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "食事".
  • 大切 (taisetsu) - It means "important" or "valuable".
  • な (na) - Particle that connects "大切" with "時間" and indicates that "大切" is an adjective.
  • 時間 (jikan) - It means "time".
  • です (desu) - Verb "to be" in the present tense.
私たちはグループで一緒に仕事をします。

Watashitachi wa gurūpu de issho ni shigoto o shimasu

We work together as a group.

We work together in the group.

  • 私たちは - "We"
  • グループで - "in group"
  • 一緒に - Together
  • 仕事をします - "we work"
物事は常に変化する。

Monogoto wa tsuneni henka suru

Things always change.

Things always change.

  • 物事 (monogoto) - things, subjects
  • は (wa) - Topic particle
  • 常に (tsuneni) - always
  • 変化する (henka suru) - change, vary
無事に帰宅しました。

Mujou ni kitaku shimashita

I returned home safely.

I got home safely.

  • 無事に - "without problems" or "without incident"
  • 帰宅 - "coming home"
  • しました - "made" or "realized"
忠実に仕事をする。

Chuujitsu ni shigoto wo suru

Do work with loyalty.

Work faithfully.

  • 忠実に - faithfully, faithfully
  • 仕事 - work, employment
  • を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
  • する - to do, to accomplish
彼女は私に仕事を言い付けた。

Kanojo wa watashi ni shigoto o iitsuketa

She gave me work orders.

She gave me a job.

  • 彼女 (kanojo) - she
  • は (wa) - Topic particle
  • 私に (watashi ni) - for me
  • 仕事 (shigoto) - work
  • を (wo) - direct object particle
  • 言い付けた (iitsuketa) - ordenou
学校の行事は楽しいです。

Gakkou no gyouji wa tanoshii desu

School activities are fun.

School events are fun.

  • 学校 - school
  • の - Possession particle
  • 行事 - event
  • は - Topic particle
  • 楽しい - fun
  • です - Verb "to be" in the present tense
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Other Words of this Type: noun

See other words from our dictionary that are also: noun

英和

eiwa

English-Japanese (eg dictionary)

高級

koukyuu

high class; high quality

気質

katagi

spirit; character; feature; temperament; disposition

解散

kaisan

end; dissolution

委託

itaku

Consigning (goods for sale) to a company; entrusting (something to a person); compromising.

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