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Korean learner dictionary

각질

gakjil · dead skin cells; keratin; horny substance

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15121
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 각찔Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    동물의 피부 표면이나 비늘, 털, 뿔, 부리, 손톱 등을 이루는 딱딱한 물질.

    English: dead skin cells; keratin; horny substance — Hard substance produced by animals, such as tough skin surfaces, beaks, hairs, horns, nails, scales, etc.

    Examples

    • 각질 조직.
    • 각질이 생기다.
    • 각질이 일어나다.
    • 각질을 벗기다.
    • 각질을 없애다.
    • 각질을 제거하다.
Origin
角質
Categories
인간 > 용모