No. 7,203 in Korean
죽음
"Death."
In a sentence
죽음은 인간의 가장 큰 두려움 중 하나입니다.
Death is one of humanity's greatest fears.
In this sentence, '죽음' refers to the concept of death as an abstract entity or idea, conveying philosophical or existential significance.
그의 죽음은 우리 모두에게 큰 충격이었습니다.
His death was a big shock to all of us.
Here, '죽음' is used to denote the act of passing away, referring specifically to the event affecting a particular individual.
죽음을 직면하면서도 그는 용감한 태도를 보였습니다.
Even while facing death, he showed courage.
In this context, '죽음' signifies an impending or near-death state, emphasizing the emotional or situational aspect of encountering mortality.
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