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안마 meaning and pronunciation

anma · massage; rubdown

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 23383
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 안ː마Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    손으로 몸을 두드리거나 주물러서 피가 잘 돌게 하고 피로를 풀어 주는 일.

    English: massage; rubdown — The act of beating or kneading one's body to help blood circulation and reduce fatigue.

    Examples

    • 전신 안마.
    • 안마 의자.
    • 안마를 받다.
    • 안마를 하다.
    • 몸이 뻐근했는데 안마를 받고 나니 몸이 훨씬 가벼워진 느낌이 들었다.
    • 아이가 작은 두 손으로 할머니의 어깨를 두드리며 안마를 하는 모습을 보니 흐뭇한 웃음이 나왔다.
Origin
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Categories
삶 > 여가 활동

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