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가수 meaning and pronunciation

gasu · singer

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 62256
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 가수Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    노래하는 일을 직업으로 하는 사람.

    English: singer — A person whose job it is to sing.

    Examples

    • 대중 가수.
    • 인기 가수.
    • 신인 가수.
    • 초대 가수.
    • 가수 지망생.
    • 가수 활동.
Origin
歌手
Categories
사회 생활 > 직업 · 소개하기(자기소개)

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