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Translation

thing, matter (something abstract)

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Examples

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Nihon no koto o hanashimasu.

I talk about Japan.

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Hontō no koto o iimasu.

I will tell the truth.

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Sono koto wa shirimasen.

I don't know about that.

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こと: worksheet, infographic and listicle

Free printable study downloads for the Japanese word "こと" (thing, matter (something abstract)): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 3: こと, の, に and 7 more words.