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사나이 meaning and pronunciation

sanai · man

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15834
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 사나이Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    혈기 왕성한 모습을 가진 남자.

    English: man — A man with a vigorous appearance.

    Examples

    • 건장한 사나이.
    • 듬직한 사나이.
    • 믿음직한 사나이.
    • 씩씩한 사나이.
    • 사나이 중의 사나이.
    • 할머니가 무거운 짐을 지고 가시는데 어떤 사나이가 나타나 도와 드렸다.
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인간 > 사람의 종류 · 인간관계

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