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식사 meaning and pronunciation

siksa · meal

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 29596
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 식싸Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    아침, 점심, 저녁과 같이 날마다 일정한 시간에 음식을 먹는 일. 또는 그 음식.

    English: meal — The act of eating food daily at a certain time such as breakfast, lunch and dinner, or such food.

    Examples

    • 아침 식사.
    • 저녁 식사.
    • 점심 식사.
    • 규칙적인 식사.
    • 맛있는 식사.
    • 식사 비용.
Origin
食事
Categories
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