ケース

けーす
noun
case
1. case, container
A container or protective cover for storing or carrying items.
I put my glasses in the case.
There are three red pens in the pencil case.
After I bought a new phone case, it stopped getting scratched even when I dropped it.
2. case, instance
A particular situation or example of something.
Such cases are rare.
Refers to a situation/instance
ケースバイケース対応(たいおう)する
We handle it on a case-by-case basis.
ケースバイケース = case by case
Let's examine both successful and unsuccessful cases before making a plan.

MEANINGS:

1. CONTAINER:

  • メガネケース (glasses case)
  • ペンケース (pencil case)
  • スマホケース (phone case)
  • 書類(しょるい)ケース (document case)

2. SITUATION/INSTANCE:

  • ケースバイケース (case by case)
  • レアケース (rare case)
  • ベストケース/ワーストケース (best/worst case)

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