This kanji means a thing or affair.

on readings:
  • ji
  • zu
kun readings:
  • koto
examples:
akuji evil deed
gunji military affairs
henji reply
hijō jitai state of emergency
hyakka jiten encyclopedia
jigyō undertaking, enterprise
jiko accident
jinjifusei unconciousness
jinjika personnel section
jitai situation, state of affairs
jiyū reason, cause
kenji public prosecutor
kiji article, report
koji historical event
koto thing
nanigoto what, whatever
oshokuji meal
ryōji consul
shigoto work
shokuji meal

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Last Alteration Performed: 26 June 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.