What does 件 mean?
件 is a Japanese noun meaning “matter” or “case” in English. It can also be translated as “counter for cases or messages” depending on context. It is written as 件 in kanji, けん in hiragana, and ken in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
この件については後で話しましょう。
Let's talk about this matter later.
新しいメールが三件届いている。
Three new emails have arrived.