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Korean

일생
Meaning: a minor or one-time mistake; a passing fault
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

그 일생은 누구나 저지를 수 있는 작은 잘못이니, 너무 후회하지 마세요.
It was only a small mistake that anyone could make, so please do not dwell on it too much.

Usage Notes

This literary noun refers to a minor fault or a mistake made on one occasion. It is distinct from the ordinary word for a lifetime.

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