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나이 meaning and pronunciation

nai · age

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 60486
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 나이Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사람이나 동물 또는 식물 등이 세상에 나서 살아온 햇수.

    English: age — The number of years a person, animal, or plant has lived since birth.

    Examples

    • 비슷한 나이.
    • 나이 차이.
    • 나이가 많다.
    • 나이가 어리다.
    • 나이가 젊다.
    • 나이가 지긋하다.
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