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재료 meaning and pronunciation

jaeryo · material; ingredient

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 71211
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 재료Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    물건을 만드는 데 쓰이는 것.

    English: material; ingredient — Something that is used to produce an item.

    Examples

    • 건축 재료.
    • 요리 재료.
    • 음식 재료.
    • 좋은 재료.
    • 주된 재료.
    • 재료가 부족하다.
  2. 2.

    어떤 일을 하는 데 쓰이는 거리.

    English: material — A resource used in executing something.

    Examples

    • 재료의 질.
    • 강의 재료.
    • 실험 재료.
    • 이야기 재료.
    • 집필 재료.
    • 재료가 필요하다.
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