案件

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1

A matter to be discussed or handled; an item on an agenda.

Noun

Examples

次の案件に移りましょう。

Let's move on to the next item (on the agenda).

この案件はさらに検討が必要です。

This matter needs further consideration.

その案件は私が担当します。

I'll be responsible for that case/matter.

2

(Law) a case (e.g., a court case or investigation).

Noun

Examples

その刑事案件はまだ未解決だ。

That criminal case is still unsolved.

弁護士がその案件を引き受けた。

A lawyer took on that case.

3

A project or business undertaking (e.g., a contract or job to be carried out).

Noun

Examples

大型の案件を受注して、チームを増員した。

We won a large contract and increased the team.

この案件は来月から着手する予定です。

This project is scheduled to start next month.

4

Colloquially, can refer to an advertisement or sponsored spot.

NounColloquial

Examples

ラジオで新しい案件が流れるらしいよ(=広告が入る)。

I heard a new ad will run on the radio (i.e., a sponsored spot).

あの企画はスポンサー案件として扱われた。

That program was treated as a sponsor-backed spot.

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