Etymology

First attested in the Sohak eonhae (小學諺解 / 소학언해), 1585, as 구석 (Yale: kwusek). Compare 가 (ga, “edge, fringe”), 곳 (got, “place”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kusʰʌ̹k̚/
• Phonetic hangeul: 구석