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이발 meaning and pronunciation

ibal · haircut

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 71970
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 이ː발Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    머리털을 깎아 다듬음.

    English: haircut — The act of having one's hair cut and groomed.

    Examples

    • 이발 기구.
    • 이발 담당.
    • 이발 도구.
    • 이발을 잘하다.
    • 이발을 하다.
    • 승규는 직접 이발을 해도 머리를 잘 다듬을 수 있다.
Origin
理髮
Categories
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