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Korean learner dictionary

ㄱ

g

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 69069
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 기역, 기여기, 기역또, 기영만
  1. 1.

    한글 자모의 첫째 글자. 이름은 '기역'으로 소리를 낼 때 혀뿌리가 목구멍을 막는 모양을 본떠서 만든 글자이다.

    English: g — The first consonant of the Korean alphabet pronounced 'giyeok', the sound of which is created by imitating the root of one's tongue blocking one's throat.