English–Korean

“justice” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongui

Example

그는 정의를 위해 싸웠다.keu neun cheong ui reul wi hae ssa wot tta

He fought for justice.

Illustration for 정의 (justice)

How to say “justice” in Korean

“Justice” in Korean is 정의 (cheongui).

A shared standard of moral fairness that guides how people and society should treat others.

Full entry for 정의: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 정의

시민들은 정의를 수호하기 위해 모였다.si min deu reun cheong ui reul su ho ha gi wi hae mo yeot tta

Citizens gathered to defend justice.

Tips for using 정의

  • In news and public discussion, it often appears with words about rights, fairness, and social change, so it helps identify arguments about how institutions treat people.

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