No. 6,892 in Korean
자
"자" (ja) can mean "ruler" (measuring tool), "chair," "self," or be a casual way to say "let's" depending on context.
In a sentence
손님이 오셨으니 자리에 앉자.
Since the guests have arrived, let's take a seat.
The word '자' is used as a suggestion or invitation to perform an action ('앉자' means 'let's sit').
이제 나가자!
Now, let's go out!
The word '자' in this sentence signifies a suggestion for a collective action ('나가자' implies 'let's go out').
자, 그럼 시작할까요?
Alright, shall we start then?
The word '자' here is used as an interjection, similar to saying 'well' or 'alright' to prompt an action or decision.
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