Korean word

갑

Pronunciation

Romanizationkap

Meaning

  • nounParty A

Example

계약서에 갑의 권한이 명시되어 있다.kye yak sseo e ka bui kwon ha ni myeong si doe eo it tta

Party A's authority is stated in the contract.

Illustration for 갑 (Party A)

More examples

갑 측이 먼저 연락했다.kap cheu gi meon jeo yeol la kaet tta

Party A contacted first.

Core concept

The first side named in a contract, occupying the A position in the agreement.

Common phrases

  • 갑 측kap cheuk

    Party A

  • 갑의 권리ka bui kwol li

    Party A's rights

Similar words

을eul: The party designated as B in a contract or relationship and placed in the less powerful position.
갑질kapjjil: Using a superior position to treat others in a rude and unfair way.
권한kwonhan: The defined right or scope to make decisions or take actions in a role, system, or contract.
지위chiwi: A person's or group's standing in society or an organization, including its rank and influence.

Definition in Korean

전통적으로 순서나 등급에서 첫째를 뜻하던 말로, 현대에는 계약 등에서 첫 번째 당사자 즉 갑측을 가리킨다.cheon tong jeo geu ro sun seo na teung geu be seo cheot jjae reul tteu ta deon mal lo hyeon dae e neun kye yak teung e seo cheot peon jjae tang sa ja cheuk kap cheu geul ka ri kin da

Word origin

A Chinese character meaning the first position was read in Sino-Korean as this word and eventually became a label for the first party in a contract.

Usage tips

  • In legal writing, this is usually a neutral label, but in everyday discussion it can suggest the side with greater power, so context matters.

Opposites

  • 을eulParty Bnoun

Related words

  • 갑질kapjjilabuse of powernoun
  • 갑부kappputycoonnoun

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