Etymology

First attested in the Gugeopganibang eonhae (救急簡易方諺解 / 구급간이방언해), 1489, as 나잘 (Yale: nacal). Equivalent to 낮 (nat, “day”) + —알 (-al, “suffix”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /na̠d͡ʑʌ̹ɭ/
• Phonetic hangeul: 나절