Korean

출가
Meaning: entering the priesthood; leaving home for monastic life
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

出
家

Example sentences

He decided to enter the monastic life at a young age and left for a temple.
그는 세속의 번뇌를 잊기 위해 출가했다.
He left home to forget the anguish of the secular world.

Usage Notes

Mainly used in a religious context (Buddhism or Catholicism) to mean leaving the secular world. It can also literally mean leaving home.

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