Korean learner dictionary
까닭 meaning and pronunciation
kkadak · reason; cause
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 62453Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 까닥, 까달기, 까닥또, 까당만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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English: reason; cause — A reason for or situation in which a certain thing happened or one did a certain thing.
Examples
- 무슨 까닭.
- 특별한 까닭.
- 까닭이 궁금하다.
- 까닭이 없다.
- 까닭이 있다.
- 까닭을 모르다.
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