고스란히

This is the 9753rd most frequent Korean word.


고스란히

"Intactly" or "wholly," meaning something remains untouched or in its original state.


In this sentence, '고스란히' means 'exactly as it is,' signifying that the book's content remains unaffected or intact despite the external damage.

어제 구입한 책이 비에 젖었지만, 내용은 고스란히 읽을 수 있어요.

The book I purchased yesterday got wet in the rain, but I can read its content exactly as it is.


Here, '고스란히' emphasizes the idea of transmitting the news without altering or omitting any details, keeping its original form.

그는 이 소식을 친구들에게 고스란히 전했다.

He conveyed this news to his friends exactly as it was.


In this usage, '고스란히' expresses the retention of childhood memories completely and unchanged, indicating their persistent and unaltered state in one's mind.

어린 시절의 추억이 고스란히 마음에 남아있다.

The memories of childhood remain intact in my heart.