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Korean learner dictionary

소임

soim · duty; responsibility

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 78183
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 소ː임Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    맡은 일이나 책임.

    English: duty; responsibility — A responsibility or task that one is in charge of.

    Examples

    • 막중한 소임.
    • 중요한 소임.
    • 소임을 다하다.
    • 소임을 떨치다.
    • 소임을 맡다.
    • 소임을 버리다.
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