Korean

Meaning: sun; year
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

The sun rises in the east.
해는 동쪽에서 떠서 서로 진다.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
해는 동쪽에서 뜹니다.
The sun rises in the east.
해가 서산으로 넘어간다.
The sun is setting over the western mountain.
아침 해가 찬란한 빛을 발한다.
The morning sun emits a brilliant light.
비가 그치고 해가 떴다.
The rain stopped and the sun came out.
지난 한 해를 돌아보며 새해 계획을 세웠다.
Looking back on the past year, I made plans for the new year.
해는 서서히 저물어 갔다.
The sun slowly set.
해가 질 무렵이면 서쪽 하늘이 붉게 물든다.
When the sun sets, the western sky turns red.
해는 동쪽에서 뜹니다.
The sun rises in the east.

Usage Notes

A native Korean word with multiple meanings, including 'sun' and 'year'. Context determines the meaning.

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