Korean

사건
Meaning: incident, case, affair
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

事
件

Example sentences

The police are investigating the case.
그 사건은 제5공 시절에 일어났다.
That incident occurred during the 5th Republic.
그는 사건을 객관적으로 기술했다.
He objectively described the incident.
이 사건은 그와 관련이 있다.
This incident is related to him.
이 사건과 관련된 모든 자료를 검토해 주세요.
Please review all materials related to this case.
그 사건 이후로 모든 것이 변했다.
Everything changed after that incident.
경찰은 사건을 조사했다.
The police investigated the incident.
영화는 실제 사건을 바탕으로 만들어졌습니다.
The movie was made based on a real event.
그 사건의 자세는 아직 불분명하다.
The details of the incident are still unclear.
그는 사건의 자세를 설명하기 시작했다.
He began to explain the details of the incident.

Usage Notes

Refers to an event or occurrence, often one that is of interest or importance, like a crime or a significant happening.

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