Korean learner dictionary
죄 meaning and pronunciation
joe · guilt; sin
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 24647Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 죄ː, 줴ːLevel: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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양심이나 종교적 가르침, 법에 벗어나는 잘못된 행동이나 생각.
English: guilt; sin — A wrong act or thought that is against conscience, religious teachings or law.
Examples
- 큰 죄.
- 죄와 벌.
- 죄가 가볍다.
- 죄가 많다.
- 죄가 무겁다.
- 죄를 뉘우치다.
- Origin
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