Korean

Meaning: dependence; according to
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

依

Example sentences

It will be processed according to the law.
아이들이 마당에서 놀고 있어요.
The children are playing in the yard.
그는 자신의 잘못을 회화하며 용서를 빌었다.
He repented his wrongdoings and asked for forgiveness.
나는 대학에서 사회학을 전공하고 있다.
I am majoring in sociology at university.
그 노래가 하루 종일 머릿속에서 맴돌았다
That song was stuck in my head all day.
우리는 여러 토픽에 대해 이야기를 나누었다.
We talked about various topics.
우리 공군은 적의 전투기를 격추하는 데 성공했다.
Our air force succeeded in shooting down the enemy's fighter jet.
주말마다 친구들과 함께 즐거운 산행을 떠난다.
Every weekend I go on an enjoyable hike with my friends.

Usage Notes

This is the root of the verb '의하다' (to be based on/due to). It is often used in the form '에 의하여' to mean 'according to' or 'by'.

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