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가장

가장

Korean

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka̠d͡ʑa̠ŋ/
  • Phonetic hangeul:

Adverb

가장 (gajang)

  1. The most.

See also

Etymology 2

Sino-Korean word from (fake) + (burial)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈka̠ːd͡ʑa̠ŋ/
  • Phonetic hangeul: :

Noun

가장 (gajang) (hanja 假葬)

  1. A hurried or temporary burial
  2. Burying a child

Etymology 3

Sino-Korean word from 家長, from (family) + (master)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka̠d͡ʑa̠ŋ/
  • Phonetic hangeul:

Noun

가장 (gajang) (hanja 家長)

  1. the head of a family

References

  • Lee, Ju Haeng (이주행); Lee Kyu Hang (이규항), Kim Sang Jun (김상준) (2004), “가장”, in 한국어 발음사전: Korean Pronouncing Dictionary, Seoul: Jigu Publishing, ISBN 89-7006-165-7, page 27
  • National Institute of the Korean Language (Naver.com mirror) (accessed 2007-01-03), 가장”, in 표준국어대사전
  • National Institute of the Korean Language (Naver.com mirror) (accessed 2007-01-03), 가장”, in 표준국어대사전
  • Choe, Jong-du (최종두), ed. (2005), “가장”, in 새국어사전, Seoul: Isangsa, page 8