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가정주부 meaning and pronunciation

gajeongjubu · housewife

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 25887
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 가정주부Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    한 가정의 살림을 맡아서 하는 사람.

    English: housewife — A married woman who manages a household.

    Examples

    • 전형적인 가정주부.
    • 평범한 가정주부.
    • 가정주부가 되다.
    • 가정주부로 살다.
    • 가정주부로 있다.
    • 어머니는 몇십 년 동안 집안일을 맡아 하며 가정주부로 살아왔다.
Origin
家庭主婦
Categories
사회 생활 > 직업 · 개인 정보 교환하기

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