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Korean learner dictionary

객귀

gaekgwi · ghost outside their home

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

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 22467
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 객뀌Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    자신이 살던 곳이 아닌 다른 곳에서 죽은 사람의 혼령.

    English: ghost outside their home — The spirit or ghost of someone who died away from home.

    Examples

    • 객귀가 되다.
    • 객귀가 들다.
    • 객귀가 떠돈다.
    • 객귀를 막다.
    • 객귀를 물리치다.
    • 객귀를 쫓아내다.
Origin
客鬼