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대문 meaning and pronunciation

daemun · gate

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 57955
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 대ː문Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    주로 집의 앞쪽에 있어 사람들이 드나드는 큰 문.

    English: gate — A large door for one's entrance and exit, which is usually located at the front of a house.

    Examples

    • 대문을 나서다.
    • 대문을 두드리다.
    • 대문을 드나들다.
    • 대문을 열다.
    • 대문을 잠그다.
    • 이삿짐을 옮겨야 하니 대문을 활짝 열어 놓아라.
Origin
大門
Categories
주생활 > 주택 구성 · 집 구하기

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