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근육 meaning and pronunciation
geunyuk · muscle
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 37191Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 그뉵, 그뉴기, 그뉵또, 그늉만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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사람이나 동물의 몸을 움직이게 하는 힘줄과 살.
English: muscle — The tendons and flesh which move the body of an animal or person.
Examples
- 단련된 근육.
- 근육 운동.
- 근육 이완.
- 근육이 발달하다.
- 근육이 생기다.
- 근육이 있다.
- Origin
- 筋肉
- Categories
- 인간 > 신체 부위 · 건강
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