Korean learner dictionary
반찬 meaning and pronunciation
banchan · side dish
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 57641Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 반찬Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
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식사를 할 때 밥에 곁들여 먹는 음식.
English: side dish — Food to eat with rice when having a meal.
Examples
- 도시락 반찬.
- 매운 반찬.
- 짠 반찬.
- 반찬 가게.
- 반찬이 남다.
- 반찬이 떨어지다.
- Origin
- 飯饌
- Categories
- 식생활 > 음식 · 음식 주문하기
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