No. 6,270 in Korean
신경이
"신경이" means "nerves" or "sensory system" in English.
In a sentence
그는 신경이 예민해서 작은 소음에도 반응한다.
He is sensitive, so he reacts to small noises.
In this sentence, "신경이" refers to sensitivity or nervousness, highlighting the subject's delicate nature in reacting to stimuli.
신경이 많이 쓰였기 때문에 더 피곤하게 느껴졌다.
I felt more tired because I was overly concerned.
Here, "신경이" expresses the state of being concerned or mentally occupied, indicating emotional strain.
신경이 쓰이는 건 당연한 일이야.
It's natural to be concerned.
In this example, "신경이" denotes having concern or care about something, showing attention given to a matter.
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