Korean

Pronunciation

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

Adverb

가장 • ‎(gajang)

1. The most.

See also

• 제일 (jeil)

Etymology 2

Sino-Korean word from 假 ‎(“fake”) + 葬 ‎(“burial”)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈka̠ːd͡ʑa̠ŋ/
• Phonetic hangeul: 가:장

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 家 ‎(“family”) + 長 ‎(“master”)

Pronunciation

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

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