Korean

감옥
Meaning: prison, jail
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

監
獄

Example sentences

The thief eventually went to prison.
그 소설은 억울하게 감옥에 갇힌 어느 여도의 이야기를 다루고 있다.
The novel deals with the story of a female prisoner who was unfairly imprisoned in jail.
그는 억울한 누명을 쓰고 감옥에 갔다.
He was falsely accused and went to prison.
범인이 감옥에서 도망갔다.
The criminal escaped from prison.
그 죄수는 감옥에서 조용히 때를 기다리고 있었다.
The prisoner was quietly waiting for the right time in jail.
그는 억울한 누명을 쓰고 감옥에 갔다.
He was falsely accused and went to prison.
그는 마침내 감옥에서 무죄로 풀려났다.
He was finally released from prison after being found innocent.
죄수는 감옥에서 탈출했다
The prisoner escaped from the prison.
죄수들이 감옥에서 탈주를 시도했다.
The prisoners attempted an escape from the prison.

Usage Notes

A place where people who have committed crimes are confined.

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