Japanese

じけん
Meaning: incident; case; affair
Part of Speech: Noun

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事
件

Example sentences

The police are pursuing the truth of that strange incident.
この事件は事故だと思われる。
This incident is thought to be an accident.
彼はその事件の責任を問われた
He was held responsible for the incident.
事件の背後には、巨大な組織の影がありました。
Behind the incident, there was the shadow of a giant organization.
彼は事件解決の鍵を握っている。
He holds the key to solving the case.
事件の原因はいまだに謎に包まれている。
The cause of the incident is still a mystery.
警察は事件の現場を詳しく調査した。
The police investigated the scene of the incident in detail.
警察は事件の原因を詳しく調査している。
The police are investigating the cause of the incident in detail.
事件の前後で彼の態度は一変した。
His attitude changed completely before and after the incident.
事件の真相を徹底的に調査する
Thoroughly investigate the truth of the incident.

Usage Notes

Refers to a noteworthy event, often involving a crime, accident, or social issue.

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