Korean

Meaning: only, just
Part of Speech: Noun, Particle

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Example sentences

This is all I have.
우리는 하나뿐인 지구를 지켜야 한다.
We must protect our one and only Earth.
나는 다만 너의 행복을 바랄 뿐이다.
I only wish for your happiness.
내 마음속에는 오직 너뿐이야.
In my heart, there is only you.
세속의 모든 것은 단지 환상일 뿐이다.
Everything in the secular world is just an illusion.
이 전시는 미술 애호가뿐만 아니라 일반인에게도 공개됩니다.
This exhibition is open not only to art lovers but also to the general public.
우리 팀은 양적 성장 뿐만 아니라 질적 성장 도 중요하게 생각한다.
Our team considers not only quantitative growth but also qualitative growth important.
이 문제는 국내뿐만 아니라 국제적으로도 중요하다.
This issue is important not only domestically but also internationally.
그 기사는 단지 가십일 뿐이다.
That article is merely gossip.
그 사고에서 생존한 사람은 단 세 명뿐이었다.
There were only three survivors from that accident.

Usage Notes

Indicates that something is the only thing or that nothing else exists.

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