Korean learner dictionary

작용

jakyong · working; function; action

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 24814

Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 자굥Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade

1.
어떠한 현상이나 행동을 일으키거나 영향을 줌.
English: working; function; action — The process of causing or affecting a certain phenomenon or act.
Examples
- 사회적 작용.
- 상호 작용.
- 소화 작용.
- 정신 작용.
- 호흡 작용.
- 작용이 되다.

Origin: 作用