Korean

상사
Meaning: superior; boss
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

I submitted the report to my superior.
상사의 명령에 따랐다.
I followed my superior's order.
그녀는 상사에게 잘 보이기 위해 미소를 지었다.
She gave a flattering smile to her boss to look good.
그는 상사에게 사직서를 제출하고 회사를 그만두었다.
He submitted his resignation letter to his boss and quit the company.
상사의 말에 깊은 모욕감을 느꼈다.
I felt a deep sense of humiliation at the boss's words.
그는 상사 몰래 서류를 슬쩍슬쩍 보며 내용을 확인했다.
He stealthily checked the contents by peeking at the documents without his boss knowing.
상사의 지시에 따라 행동했다.
I acted according to my superior's instructions.
그는 상사가 없을 때마다 뺀질뺀질 논다.
He slacks off playing whenever the boss isn't around.
상사의 눈치를 보느라 퇴근을 못 하고 있다.
I can't leave work because I'm watching my boss's reaction.
그는 무조건적인 복종을 요구하는 상사를 싫어한다.
He hates bosses who demand unconditional obedience.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person of higher rank in a workplace or organization.

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