No. 546 in Korean
아베
"아베" is a transliteration of "Abe," often referring to Shinzo Abe, the former Prime Minister of Japan.
In a sentence
아베는 일본의 전 총리입니다.
Abe is the former Prime Minister of Japan.
This usage refers to a person's name, specifically a notable figure.
저는 아베씨와 함께 일한 적이 있습니다.
I have worked with Mr. Abe before.
Here, "아베" is used as a surname referring to an individual respectfully.
아베가 제안한 법안에 대해 논의가 많았습니다.
There was much discussion about the bill proposed by Abe.
In this context, "아베" is used to refer to a notable individual's actions or proposals.
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