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간지럼 meaning and pronunciation

ganjireom · tickle

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14163
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 간지럼Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    무엇이 몸에 닿거나 누가 건드려서 간지러운 느낌.

    English: tickle — An itchy sensation from something or somebody touching or stroking one's body.

    Examples

    • 간지럼을 느끼다.
    • 간지럼을 참다.
    • 간지럼을 타다.
    • 간지럼을 태우다.
    • 나는 동생의 겨드랑이에 양손을 넣고 마구 간지럼을 태웠다.
    • 민준이의 장난에 지수는 간지럼을 참지 못하고 깔깔거리며 웃었다.
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인간 > 신체에 가하는 행위

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