Korean

일기
Meaning: diary; journal
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

日
記

Example sentences

I write a diary every night.
나는 매일 일기장에 하루를 쓴다.
I write in my diary every day.
저는 매일 일본어로 일기를 씁니다.
I write a diary in Japanese every day.
나는 모든 여정을 일기에 기록했다.
I recorded the entire journey in my diary.
그는 소설 속의 감명 깊은 구절을 일기에 적었다.
He wrote down an impressive passage from the novel in his diary.
나는 매일매일 일기를 쓴다.
I write a diary every day.
그는 소중한 일기를 서랍 깊숙한 곳에 간직하고 있다.
He keeps his precious diary deep in the drawer.

Usage Notes

Refers to a personal record of daily events, thoughts, or feelings. Can also refer to the book used for such records.

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