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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土を耕すことは偉大な仕事です。

tsuchi wo tagayasu koto wa idai na shigoto desu

Cultivating the earth is a great work.

The coating soil is a great job.

  • 土を耕すこと - It means "to plow the land".
  • は - Grammatical particle that indicates the theme of the sentence.
  • 偉大な - Adjective meaning "great" or "admirable".
  • 仕事 - Noun meaning "work" or "occupation".
  • です - Verb "to be" in polite form.
凡ゆることも大事なことです。

Subete no koto mo daiji na koto desu

All things

It is also important to be unusual.

  • 凡ゆること - "All things"
  • も - "also"
  • 大事なこと - "important things"
  • です - "são"
依頼を受けた仕事を全力でこなします。

Irai wo uketa shigoto wo zenryoku de konashimasu

I will do my best to do the job I have been given.

I will do my best to do the job I have been given.

  • 依頼 - request, application
  • を - direct object particle
  • 受けた - received (past of the verb 受ける) receive
  • 仕事 - work
  • を - direct object particle
  • 全力で - with all effort, with all strength
  • こなします - accomplish, fulfill (verb こなす)
介護は大切な仕事です。

Kaigo wa taisetsu na shigoto desu

Taking care of the elderly is an important job.

Nursing is an important work.

  • 介護 - care, assistance
  • は - Topic particle
  • 大切 - important, valuable
  • な - adjective particle
  • 仕事 - work, employment
  • です - Verb to be/estar in the present
仕事を済ませる。

Shigoto wo sumaseru

Complete the work.

Finish the work.

  • 仕事 (shigoto) - work
  • を (wo) - direct object particle
  • 済ませる (sumaseru) - complete, finish
事実は常に真実を伝える。

Jijitsu wa tsune ni shinjitsu o tsutaeru

Facts always convey the truth.

Facts always convey the truth.

  • 事実 - fact, truth
  • は - Topic particle
  • 常に - always
  • 真実 - truth, reality
  • を - direct object particle
  • 伝える - Transmit, communicate
事態は深刻です。

Jitai wa shinkoku desu

The situation is serious.

The situation is serious.

  • 事態 (jitai) - situation, state of affairs
  • は (wa) - Topic particle
  • 深刻 (shinkoku) - grave, serious, critical
  • です (desu) - verb to be in the present, formal
事柄について話し合いましょう。

Jigara ni tsuite hanashi aimashou

Let's discuss it.

Let's talk about things.

  • 事柄 - subject, theme
  • について - about
  • 話し合い - Discussion, conversation
  • ましょう - let's do, let's have
一時の出来事を忘れないでください。

Ichiji no dekigoto wo wasurenai de kudasai

Please do not forget the temporary incident.

Do not forget the temporary event.

  • 一時の出来事 - temporary event
  • を - object particle
  • 忘れないで - do not forget
  • ください - Please
一瞬の出来事が人生を変えることもある。

Isshun no dekigoto ga jinsei wo kaeru koto mo aru

A momentary event can also change someone's life.

A momentary event can change life.

  • 一瞬 - means "an instant" or "a moment".
  • の - Title that indicates possession or expiration.
  • 出来事 - means "happening" or "event".
  • が - Particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
  • 人生 - means "human life" or "existence".
  • を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
  • 変える - means "to change" or "to transform".
  • こと - abstract noun that indicates an action or event.
  • も - particle indicating inclusion or addition.
  • ある - verb that indicates the existence or presence of something.
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Other Words of this Type: noun

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歌手

kashu

singer)

活動

katsudou

action; activity

跡継ぎ

atotsugi

heir; successor

沿岸

engan

coast; margin

旧事

kuji

Past events; past

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