noun
A somewhat formal term for an observable occurrence or phenomenon, often used in news, academic, or technical contexts.
この事象はまだ科学的に解明されていない。
This phenomenon has not yet been scientifically explained.
ニュースで取り上げられた事象について議
We discussed the event that was covered in the news.
Compound of 事 (thing, matter) and 象 (phenomenon, image). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys an observable event or phenomenon.