Korean word

결재

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeoljae

Meaning

  • nounapproval

Example

이 서류는 팀장님의 결재가 필요해요.i seo ryu neun tim jang ni mui kyeol jae ga pi ryo hae yo

This document needs the team leader's approval.

Illustration for 결재 (approval)

More examples

아직 결재 중이라서 답변을 조금만 기다려 주세요.a jik kyeol jae chung i ra seo tap ppyeo neul cho geum man ki da ryeo chu se yo

Please wait a little longer for a response because approval is still in progress.

Core concept

A superior's decision that lets a document or report move forward.

Common phrases

  • 결재 중이다kyeol jae chung i da

    in the approval process

  • 결재를 기다리다kyeol jae reul ki da ri da

    wait for approval

Similar words

결제kyeolje: The checkout step that records money received and finishes a purchase.
승인seungin: An official review ends with a request or document accepted as valid.
허가heoga: A formal go-ahead lets an activity begin under an authority's rules.

Definition in Korean

서류나 보고서를 상급자가 검토하고 승인하여 처리되도록 허가하는 행위seo ryu na po go seo reul sang geup jja ga keom to ha go seung in ha yeo cheo ri doe do rok heo ga ha neun haeng wi

Word origin

The term is Sino-Korean, combining elements associated with deciding and judging to express an official approval decision.

Usage tips

  • This office word is easy to confuse with the Korean word for payment, so check whether the context concerns a superior's decision or a purchase.

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