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기쁨 meaning and pronunciation

gippeum · joy

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 40080
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 기쁨Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    기분이 매우 좋고 즐거운 느낌.

    English: joy — A very good and pleasant feeling.

    Examples

    • 큰 기쁨.
    • 기쁨과 슬픔.
    • 기쁨과 행복.
    • 기쁨이 가득하다.
    • 기쁨이 넘치다.
    • 기쁨을 감출 수 없다.
Categories
인간 > 감정 · 감정, 기분 표현하기

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