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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
noun
Pronounced: koto
(philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
事件
noun
Pronounced: jiken
(philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
問題
noun
Pronounced: mondai
(philosophy) Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance.
物質
noun
Pronounced: busshitsu
物質
noun
Pronounced: busshitsu
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
noun
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
verb

What does "matter" mean?

  1. noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
    "Scientists study how matter behaves at extremely low temperatures."
  2. 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."
  3. noun An approximate amount or extent of something.
    "The repair took a matter of minutes."
  4. 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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