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변명 meaning and pronunciation

byeonmyeong · excuse; justification

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14472
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 변ː명Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    이해나 용서를 구하기 위해 자신의 잘못이나 실수에 대해 그 이유를 밝혀 말함.

    English: excuse; justification — The act of explaining reasons to someone for the errors or mistakes one has made in order to seek his/her understanding or forgiveness.

    Examples

    • 궁색한 변명.
    • 서투른 변명.
    • 장황한 변명.
    • 변명이 길다.
    • 변명을 늘어놓다.
    • 승규는 이번 일에 대해 구차한 변명을 늘어놓았다.
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