案件

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A matter that can be a discussion topic, a legal case, or a business project, each understood from context.

Examples

  • 新しい 案件 が来月から始まります。
    A new project will start next month.
  • 警察は新しい 案件 を捜査中だ。
    The police are investigating a new case.
  • この 案件 は来週の会議で取り上げられます。
    Matter will be raised at next week's meeting.
  • 顧客からの 案件 が増えている。
    The number of client projects is increasing.
  • 弁護士は 案件 の証拠を整理した。
    The lawyer organized the evidence for the case.

Similar words

問題
事案
タスク
訴訟案件
案件
業務
課題
事件
トピック
仕事

Meanings

Matter to be discussed

noun
everyday
neutral
A subject that needs attention or discussion, often listed on an agenda.

Examples

  • この 案件 は来週の会議で取り上げられます。
    Matter will be raised at next week's meeting.
  • 顧客からの 案件 に対応する必要がある。
    We need to address the customer's issue.
  • 重要な 案件 なので、早急に決定してください。
    Because it's an important matter, please decide promptly.
  • チームは新しい 案件 のアイデアを出し合った。
    The team brainstormed ideas for the new topic.
  • この 案件 の詳細はメールで送ります。
    I'll send the details of the matter by email.
  • 上司は 案件 の進行状況を毎日確認する。
    The manager checks the issue's progress daily.

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Business project

noun
business
neutral
A specific work assignment or client project that a company handles.

Examples

  • 新しい 案件 が来月から始まります。
    A new project will start next month.
  • 営業部は 案件 の見積もりを作成した。
    The sales department prepared a quotation for the project.
  • この 案件 の納期は来週です。
    The deadline for this project is next week.
  • チームは 案件 の要件定義を行った。
    The team performed the requirements definition for the project.
  • 顧客からの 案件 が増えている。
    The number of client projects is increasing.
  • 上司は 案件 の進捗を毎日報告させる。
    The manager requires daily progress reports on the project.

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Etymology

From Chinese 案件, where 案 means ‘plan’ and 件 means ‘matter’, adopted into Japanese with the reading anken.

FAQ

What does 案件 mean in everyday Japanese?

案件 refers to a matter or issue that needs discussion or handling.

How is 案件 used in legal contexts?

In legal contexts, 案件 denotes a case or lawsuit that is being investigated or tried.

Can 案件 refer to a business project?

Yes, it commonly describes a client assignment or project that a company works on.

What is the origin of the word 案件?

案件 comes from Chinese, where 案 means ‘plan’ and 件 means ‘matter’, and was borrowed into Japanese.

Is there a difference between 案件 and 課題?

案件 is a specific matter or case, often on an agenda, while 課題 refers to a task or problem to be solved.

How should I choose the correct English translation for 案件?

Select the translation that matches the context: ‘matter’ for general issues, ‘case’ for legal matters, and ‘project’ for business assignments.

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