Korean

보관
Meaning: storage, custody
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

保
管

Example sentences

These valuables must be stored safely.
할머니는 광에 쌀을 보관하셨다.
Grandmother stored rice in the storehouse.
중요한 서류는 은행 금고에 보관해야 한다.
Important documents should be kept in a bank vault.
영수증을 버리지 말고 잘 보관하세요.
Don't throw away the receipt and keep it well.
편지를 봉투에 넣어 고이 보관했다.
I put the letter in an envelope and kept it carefully.
해인사는 팔만대장경을 보관하고 있는 사찰로 유명하다.
Haeinsa Temple is famous for being the temple that preserves the Tripitaka Koreana.
장롱 속에 옷을 보관했다.
I stored my clothes in the wardrobe.
우리는 와인을 지하실에 보관한다.
We store wine in the basement.
그녀는 소중한 목걸이를 보석함에 깊숙이 보관했다.
She kept her precious necklace deep inside the jewelry box.
옛날 사람들은 뒤주에 쌀을 보관하곤 했다.
In the past, people used to store rice in a rice chest.

Usage Notes

Used when talking about keeping or storing items, especially valuable or important ones.

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