事項

• Reading: じこう
• Romaji: jikou
• Kanji breakdown: 事 (ji/koto) — matter, thing; 項 (kou) — clause, item, paragraph
• Pronunciation: /dʑi.koː/

Meaning

Matter; item; point; facts. Used to refer to specific items in lists or documents.

A formal noun used to refer to specific items, points, or matters, especially in documents, regulations, and official contexts. Common collocations include 注意事項 (points to note), 重要事項 (important matters), and 確認事項 (items to confirm). More formal and structured than similar words like こと or 件.

Examples

1. 契約書の注意事項をよく読んでからサインしてください。 Please read the notes in the contract carefully before signing.
2. 会議で確認すべき事項をリストにまとめた。 I compiled a list of items that need to be confirmed at the meeting.
3. 重要事項の説明を受けてから入居手続きをする。 We went through the important points before completing the move-in paperwork.

Usage Guide

Context: legal documents, business, regulations

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 事 (ji, matter/thing) + 項 (kou, clause/item). Both kanji relate to structured information, giving the word a formal, document-oriented nuance.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal