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오징어 meaning and pronunciation

ojingeo · squid

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 67456
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 오징어Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    뼈가 없고 말랑말랑한 긴 몸에 긴 다리가 열 개 달린, 바다에 사는 동물.

    English: squid — A sea animal which has a long, pliable body with ten long legs and no bones.

    Examples

    • 마른 오징어.
    • 맛있는 오징어.
    • 오징어 한 마리.
    • 오징어 요리.
    • 오징어가 비싸다.
    • 오징어가 싱싱하다.
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