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Korean learner dictionary

-주

-ju · -ju

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Entry 1

NIKL target code 88664
Part of speech: 접사Level: Advanced · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘주체’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -ju — A suffix used to mean an agent.

    Examples

    • 고용주
    • 광고주
    • 소유주
  2. 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

Entry 2

NIKL target code 88665
Part of speech: 접사Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    ‘술’의 뜻을 더하는 접미사.

    English: -ju — A suffix used to mean alcohol.

    Examples

    • 과실주
    • 과일주
    • 매실주
    • 이별주
    • 인삼주
    • 포도주
Origin