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취직 meaning and pronunciation

chwijik · getting a job

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 72152
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 취ː직, 취ː지기, 취ː직또, 취ː징만Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    일정한 직업을 얻어 직장에 나감.

    English: getting a job — The state of obtaining a job and going to work.

    Examples

    • 공장 취직.
    • 기업 취직.
    • 취직 문제.
    • 취직이 결정되다.
    • 취직이 되다.
    • 취직이 어렵다.
Origin
就職
Categories
사회 생활 > 직장 생활 · 한국 생활

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