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기숙사 meaning and pronunciation

gisuksa · dormitory

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 18273
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 기숙싸Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    학교나 회사에서 학생이나 직원들이 자고 식사하는 등 생활을 할 수 있도록 제공하는 시설.

    English: dormitory — A facility provided by a school or company for students or employees to live in, including sleeping, eating, etc.

    Examples

    • 공장 기숙사.
    • 남학생 기숙사.
    • 여학생 기숙사.
    • 외국인 기숙사.
    • 직원 기숙사.
    • 학교 기숙사.
Origin
寄宿舍
Categories
교육 > 학교 시설 · 학교생활

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