Korean learner dictionary
-주
-ju · -ju
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Entry 1
NIKL target code 88664Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
‘주체’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.
English: -ju — A suffix used to mean an agent.
Examples
- 고용주
- 광고주
- 소유주
- 2.
‘소유권을 가진 사람’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.
English: -ju — A suffix used to mean "a person who has ownership."
Examples
- 공장주
- 구단주
- 기업주
- 농장주
- Origin
- 主
Entry 2
NIKL target code 88665Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
‘술’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.
English: -ju — A suffix used to mean alcohol.
Examples
- 과실주
- 과일주
- 매실주
- 이별주
- 인삼주
- 포도주
- Origin
- 酒