No. 6,472 in Korean
여
"여" means "female" or "woman" in certain contexts, but it can also be a part of a word or phrase without standalone meaning.
In a sentence
여기서 기다려 주세요.
Please wait here.
In this sentence, '여기' (here) uses '여' as part of a location particle, meaning 'this place.'
어제 여동생을 만났어요.
Yesterday, I met my younger sister.
Here, '여동생' (younger sister) uses '여' to signify gender, specifically female, in the term for one's younger sibling.
이 여름은 정말 덥네요.
This summer is really hot.
In this case, '여름' (summer) incorporates '여' as part of the term designating the summer season.
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