Korean

Meaning: only, just
Part of Speech: Particle

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Example sentences

A secret that only I know.
저 년은 맨날 남의 험담만 하고 다녀.
That woman always goes around slandering others.
종이 한 장만 주세요.
Please give me one sheet of paper.
조금만 더 주세요.
Please give me a little more.
날씨가 춥다고 집에만 있으면 안 돼.
You shouldn't just stay home because the weather is cold.
불꽃이 꺼지고 하얀 재만 남았다.
The flame went out and only white ash remained.
18세 이상만 입장 가능합니다.
Only those 18 years or older may enter.
나는 그 기회를 단 한 번만 잡을 수 있었다.
I could only seize that opportunity once.
가격을 조금만 감해 주세요.
Please reduce the price a little.
10초만 기다려 주세요.
Please wait for 10 seconds.

Usage Notes

A particle that indicates limitation or exclusivity.

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