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주요 meaning and pronunciation

juyo · being key

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 89864
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 주요Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    중심이 되고 중요함.

    English: being key — The quality of being main and important.

    Examples

    • 주요 고객.
    • 주요 과제.
    • 주요 내용.
    • 주요 사건.
    • 주요 원인.
    • 주요 인물.
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