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근처 meaning and pronunciation

geuncheo · vicinity; neighborhood

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 62061
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 근ː처Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 장소나 물건, 사람을 중심으로 하여 가까운 곳.

    English: vicinity; neighborhood — A spot close to a certain place, object, or a person.

    Examples

    • 이 근처.
    • 고향 근처.
    • 동네 근처.
    • 마을 근처.
    • 역 근처.
    • 집 근처.
Origin
近處
Categories
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