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본부 meaning and pronunciation

bonbu · headquarters

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 14552
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 본부Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    기관의 중심이 되는 조직. 또는 그 조직이 있는 곳.

    English: headquarters — The central group or central office of an organization.

    Examples

    • 지휘 본부.
    • 본부의 지시.
    • 본부가 들어서다.
    • 본부를 두다.
    • 본부로 발령이 나다.
    • 본부에서 지침이 내려오면 그대로 따라야 한다.
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사회 생활 > 직장 생활 · 직장 생활

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