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사무소 meaning and pronunciation

samuso · office

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 15872
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 사ː무소Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    공공 단체, 회사, 개인 등이 일이나 업무를 보는 곳.

    English: office — A place where public organizations, companies, individuals, etc. do their business.

    Examples

    • 개인 사무소.
    • 변호사 사무소.
    • 사무소를 내다.
    • 사무소를 열다.
    • 사무소를 차리다.
    • 지수는 오후에만 사무소에 들러 일을 본다.
Origin
事務所
Categories
정치와 행정 > 공공 기관 · 공공기관 이용하기

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