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부끄럼 meaning and pronunciation

bukkeureom · shyness; bashfulness

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 60124
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 부끄럼Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    부끄러워하는 느낌.

    English: shyness; bashfulness — A feeling of being shy.

    Examples

    • 부끄럼이 많다.
    • 부끄럼이 없다.
    • 부끄럼을 타다.
    • 부끄럼으로 달아오르다.
    • 나는 부끄럼을 무릅쓰고 그에게 좋아한다고 고백을 했다.
    • 부끄럼이 많은 나는 남들 앞에 서면 자주 얼굴이 빨개지곤 한다.
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