ケース

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Common wordJLPTN3Freq.FrequencyTop 2,000

Meanings

Physical container for holding or protecting items, such as a suitcase, glasses case, or display case.

Refers to a particular occurrence, example, or set of circumstances. Often used in phrases like このケースでは (in this case) or そういうケース (such cases).

case; grammatical case

Linguistic term for grammatical case (e.g., nominative, accusative). Used in grammar contexts.

〈物もの〉をケースに入いれるto put something into a case
眼鏡めがねをケースに入いれてバッグにしまった。
I put my glasses in their case and stored it in my bag.
このケースでは〜in this case, ...
このケースでは、返へん金きんが可か能のうです。
In this case, a refund is possible.
ケースに応おうじて〜depending on the case, ...
ケースに応おうじて対たい応おうを変かえる必ひつ要ようがある。
We need to change our response depending on the case.
〜のケースがあるthere are cases where ...
薬くすりが効きかないケースもある。
There are cases where the medicine doesn't work.

場ば合あいN4sense 2
場合 is the everyday native word for a situation or instance, while ケース sounds more formal or technical when describing a case.
容よう器きN3sense 1
容器 is a generic, formal word for any container, whereas ケース usually implies a shaped case designed to hold a specific item.
箱はこN5sense 1
箱 is the plain native word for a box, while ケース often refers to a form-fitted protective case rather than a simple box.
格かくN1sense 3
格 is the standard Japanese grammar term for case, while ケース is a loanword used more casually or in comparative linguistics.

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ホルダー
ケース is an enclosed case or container that fully encloses an item, while ホルダー is typically an open or accessible device that supports or holds an item in place.
筐きょう体たい
ケース is a general loanword for any container or case, while 筐体 specifically denotes the enclosure of a machine or electronic device.
ポーチ
ケース usually implies a hard, protective case, whereas ポーチ is typically a soft, fabric pouch.
ボックス
ケース is a loanword used for protective or carrying cases, whereas ボックス focuses on the box shape itself rather than its protective function.

ＣＡＳＥ
This ＣＡＳＥ is the computing abbreviation for computer-aided software engineering, while the common word ケース (case/container) refers to a box, container, or instance and is unrelated in meaning despite sharing the same reading.
テストケース
ケース means a case or instance in a broad, general sense, while テストケース narrows this specifically to a testing scenario.

個こN5
counter for small objects; counter for pieces · counter for military units · individual; one person · counter for years of age difference; counter for school years

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Loanword from English 'case', borrowed in both its concrete and abstract meanings.