This is the 16039th most frequent Korean word.


"분" can mean "minute," "person" (honorific), or "powder" depending on context.


Here, '분' is used as a respectful way to refer to a person, demonstrating politeness.

그 분은 어제 도서관에서 책을 읽으셨습니다.

That person read a book at the library yesterday.


In this sentence, '분' is utilized as a unit of time, specifically 'minutes'.

10분 후에 점심을 먹을 거예요.

I will eat lunch in 10 minutes.


In this example, '분' represents a portion or fraction of something, emphasizing division or sections.

그 프로젝트의 마지막 분은 가장 어려웠습니다.

The last fraction of that project was the most difficult.