No. 5,909 in Korean
뿐
"뿐" means "only," "just," or "nothing but."
In a sentence
이것은 시작일 뿐입니다.
This is only the beginning.
In this sentence, '뿐' is used to indicate limitation, emphasizing that it is nothing more than the beginning.
그는 나를 친구뿐 아니라 가족처럼 대합니다.
He treats me not just as a friend but also as family.
Here, '뿐' is used within the phrase '뿐 아니라', which means 'not only', expanding the category to include more.
너를 사랑할 뿐 다른 감정은 없어.
I only love you and have no other feelings.
In this case, '뿐' signifies exclusivity, focusing affection solely on the subject highlighted.
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