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필요 meaning and pronunciation

pilyo · need; necessity; requirement

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 72405
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 피료Level: Beginner · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    꼭 있어야 함.

    English: need; necessity; requirement — A state of being necessary.

    Examples

    • 물질적 필요.
    • 정신적 필요.
    • 필요 금액.
    • 필요 물품.
    • 필요 정도.
    • 필요가 있다.
Origin
必要
Categories
인간 > 인지 행위

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