No. 829 in Korean
정당한
"Justifiable" or "legitimate."
In a sentence
그는 정당한 이유로 결석했어요.
He was absent for a legitimate reason.
The word '정당한' here refers to something that is reasonable or justified in the given context.
정당한 대우를 받을 권리가 있습니다.
Everyone has the right to be treated fairly.
Here, '정당한' implies fairness or equity in treatment or conditions.
입장료가 이 크기와 내용물에 대해 정당한 가격이라고 생각합니다.
I think the entrance fee is a fair price for the size and contents.
In this sentence, '정당한' is used to signify that the price is appropriate and justified considering the given factors.
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