1.
matter, thing, affair, subject
A matter, topic, or subject under consideration. Slightly more formal than こと, and often used when referring to the content or nature of a matter rather than just the fact of its existence.
重要な事柄を確認する。
To confirm important matters.
以下の事柄について説明します。
I will explain the following matters.
個人的な事柄なので、あまり詳しくは話したくない。
It's a personal matter, so I'd rather not go into detail.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 重要な事柄 (important matters)
- 個人的な事柄 (personal matters)
- 基本的な事柄 (basic matters)
- 事柄の内容 (the content of a matter)
事柄 is more formal than こと and tends to appear in written language, presentations, and official communications. It emphasizes the substance or nature of the matter being discussed.