VocabJLPT N4
matter
NounCounter

Definitions

  1. 1. matter
  2. 2. affair
  3. 3. counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.
  4. 4. counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
This noun means "matter," "case," or "item," often used in formal or business contexts. It is frequently used when referring to a specific topic or issue that needs to be addressed.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Any progress on that thing we discussed?

Sentence 2

I talked to my teacher about the matter.

Sentence 3

What is it you came about?

Sentence 4

"I don't know anything about that," my friend said with a laugh.

Sentence 5

Why are you bringing this up now?