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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.
Common collocations
- 案件を担当する: to be in charge of a case/project
- 案件を処理する: to handle a matter
- 重要案件: important matter
- 訴訟案件: litigation case
Usage
案件 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" meaning "that's problematic" or "that's a sponsorship deal"), though this usage is informal.