Korean learner dictionary
사무 meaning and pronunciation
samu · office work; clerical work; desk job
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 61196Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 사ː무Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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직장에서 주로 책상에 앉아 서류 등을 처리하는 일.
English: office work; clerical work; desk job — A job that consists of primarily doing paperwork, etc., usually sitting at a desk.
Examples
- 경리 사무.
- 사무 능력.
- 사무 담당.
- 사무 인력.
- 사무 정리.
- 사무 처리.
- Origin
- 事務
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 직장 생활 · 직장 생활
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