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방향 meaning and pronunciation

banghyang · direction; side

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 65533
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 방향Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    어떤 곳을 향하는 쪽.

    English: direction; side — The side that faces a certain place.

    Examples

    • 가로 방향.
    • 동쪽 방향.
    • 반대 방향.
    • 세로 방향.
    • 가는 방향.
    • 방향이 같다.
  2. 2.

    어떤 일이 일정한 목표를 향하여 나아가는 쪽.

    English: direction; way — A direction toward which a certain thing advances to reach a goal.

    Examples

    • 개발 방향.
    • 발전 방향.
    • 치료 방향.
    • 논의의 방향.
    • 해결의 방향.
    • 나아갈 방향.
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