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근교 meaning and pronunciation

geungyo · suburb; outskirts

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 37169
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 근ː교Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    도시에 가까이 있는 변두리 지역.

    English: suburb; outskirts — Neighboring areas near a city.

    Examples

    • 대도시 근교.
    • 서울 근교.
    • 근교 공원.
    • 근교 유원지.
    • 근교의 인구.
    • 근교에 나가다.
Origin
近郊
Categories
개념 > 지역 · 여행

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