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자판기 meaning and pronunciation

japangi · vending machine

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 71200
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 자판기Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    돈을 넣고 원하는 물건을 고르면 사려는 물건이 자동으로 나오는 장치.

    English: vending machine — A machine that dispenses articles automatically when the customer inserts a coin or paper money into it and chooses an article.

    Examples

    • 음료수 자판기.
    • 커피 자판기.
    • 휴게실 자판기.
    • 자판기 설치.
    • 자판기 업체.
    • 자판기 철거.
Origin
自販機
Categories
식생활 > 식생활 관련 장소

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