No. 63 in Korean
주요
"Major" or "main."
In a sentence
이 도시의 주요 관광지는 매우 아름답습니다.
The main tourist attractions in this city are very beautiful.
The term "주요" modifies "관광지" to express that the attractions being referred to are the primary or most important ones.
그는 회사에서 주요 역할을 맡고 있습니다.
He is taking on a key role in the company.
"주요" here describes "역할" to indicate that the role is significant or central in its context.
주요 문제를 신속히 해결해야 합니다.
The key issue needs to be resolved promptly.
In this usage, "주요" qualifies "문제" to signify the importance or priority of the issue discussed.
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