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무릎 meaning and pronunciation

mureup · knee

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 55313
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 무릅, 무르피, 무릅또, 무름만Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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    허벅지와 종아리 사이에 앞쪽으로 둥글게 튀어나온 부분.

    English: knee — The round, protruded part between the thigh and the calf.

    Examples

    • 무릎이 까지다.
    • 무릎이 아프다.
    • 무릎을 굽히다.
    • 무릎을 꿇다.
    • 무릎을 다치다.
    • 나는 무릎에 묻은 흙을 털며 일어섰다.
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