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장례식 meaning and pronunciation

jangryesik · funeral

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 24804
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 장ː녜식, 장ː녜시기, 장ː녜식또, 장ː녜싱만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    사람이 죽은 후 땅에 묻거나 화장하기까지의 의식.

    English: funeral — A set of rituals for a dead person including his/her burial or cremation.

    Examples

    • 선생님의 장례식.
    • 장례식 손님.
    • 장례식을 치르다.
    • 장례식을 하다.
    • 장례식에 참석하다.
    • 그는 친구 어머니의 장례식에 참석하려고 검은 양복을 차려 입었다.
Origin
葬禮式
Categories
삶 > 가족 행사 · 초대와 방문

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