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지각생 meaning and pronunciation

jigaksaeng · tardy person

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 91669
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 지각쌩Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    정해진 시각보다 늦게 출근하거나 등교하는 사람.

    English: tardy person — A person who goes to work or school later than the regular time.

    Examples

    • 상습 지각생.
    • 지각생 명단.
    • 지각생이 많다.
    • 지각생을 단속하다.
    • 지각생을 잡다.
    • 선생님은 지각생들에게 벌로 운동장을 한 바퀴 돌게 하셨다.
Origin
遲刻生
Categories
교육 > 교수 학습 주체

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