matter in Japanese
matter in Japanese is こと, 事件, 問題 — matter means physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
matter in Japanese
こと
Pronounced: koto
(philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
事件
Pronounced: jiken
(philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
問題
Pronounced: mondai
(philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
物質
Pronounced: busshitsu
物質
Pronounced: busshitsu
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
事
Pronounced: koto
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
重要である
What does "matter" mean?
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noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
"Scientists study how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures."
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noun A subject, situation, or affair, especially one that needs attention or is causing concern.
"We need to discuss a private matter after the meeting."
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noun An approximate amount or extent of something.
"The repair took a matter of minutes."
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verb To be important or significant.
"Your opinion really matters to us."
matter in a sentence
- Scientists study how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures.
- Solid, liquid, and gas are all different states of matter.
- We need to discuss a private matter after the meeting.
- It's a matter of urgency — the shipment has to leave tonight.
Similar words in Japanese
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "matter" in Japanese?
"matter" in Japanese is こと, 事件, 問題. matter means: Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
How do you pronounce こと?
"matter" in Japanese is こと, pronounced "koto".
How do you use "matter" in a sentence?
Example: "Scientists study how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures." In Japanese, "matter" is こと, 事件, 問題.
Are there other ways to say "matter" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "matter": こと, 事件, 問題, 物質, 事, 重要である.
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