No. 408 in Korean
일
The Korean word "일" can mean "work," "job," "task," or "day," depending on context.
In a sentence
내일 중요한 일이 있어요.
I have an important task tomorrow.
Here, '일' means 'task' or 'matter' and refers to an activity or responsibility.
오늘 날씨가 정말 일교차가 커요.
Today the temperature difference is really large.
In this context, '일' is part of '일교차,' where it relates to 'day' in describing temperature differences throughout a single day.
그는 평생 힘든 일을 하고 살았어요.
He lived his whole life doing hard work.
Here, '일' translates to 'work' or 'labor,' indicating effortful activity.
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