案件(あんけん)

あんけん
noun
matter, case, project
1. matter, case, issue
A matter or case requiring attention or resolution. Used in formal, business, and legal contexts for items under discussion, pending decisions, or ongoing projects.
この案件(あんけん)は急(いそ)ぎだ。
This matter is urgent.
新(あたら)しい案件(あんけん)を担当(たんとう)することになった。
I've been assigned to a new project.
複数(ふくすう)の案件(あんけん)を同時(どうじ)に進(すす)めているので、毎日(まいにち)忙(いそが)しい。
I'm juggling multiple projects at the same time, so I'm busy every day.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 案件(あんけん)を担当(たんとう)する: to be in charge of a case/project
  • 案件(あんけん)を処理(しょり)する: to handle a matter
  • 重要(じゅうよう)案件(あんけん): important matter
  • 訴訟(そしょう)案件(あんけん): litigation case

USAGE:
案件(あんけん) is a formal word used primarily in business and legal settings. In recent years, it has also gained casual internet slang usage (e.g., "that's an 案件(あんけん)" meaning "that's problematic" or "that's a sponsorship deal"), though this usage is informal.

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