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직장 meaning and pronunciation

jikjang · workplace

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 58297
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 직짱Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    돈을 받고 일하는 곳.

    English: workplace — A place where someone works for money.

    Examples

    • 나쁜 직장.
    • 새로운 직장.
    • 안정된 직장.
    • 좋은 직장.
    • 직장 동료.
    • 직장 상사.
  2. 2.

    돈을 받고 하는 일.

    English: work — An activity performed in exchange for payment.

    Examples

    • 직장을 가지다.
    • 직장을 구하다.
    • 직장을 그만두다.
    • 직장을 바꾸다.
    • 직장을 얻다.
    • 직장을 옮기다.
Origin
職場
Categories
사회 생활 > 직장 · 소개하기(자기소개)

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