Korean

시왕
Meaning: Ten Kings of the Underworld
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

十
王

Example sentences

It is said that after a person dies, they are judged by the Ten Kings in the afterlife.
이 상자 안에는 무엇이 들어 있을까?
What could be inside this box?
이 소파는 진짜 가죽으로 만들었어요.
This sofa is made of real leather.
이 업종은 미래에 유망합니다.
This industry is promising in the future.
그는 성질이 급해서 쉽게 화를 낸다.
He has a quick temper, so he gets angry easily.
이 요리는 정확한 분량의 재료가 필요하다.
This dish requires exact quantities of ingredients.

Usage Notes

Refers to the ten deities in Buddhism who judge the souls of the deceased.

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