Korean word

공란

Pronunciation

Romanizationkongnan

Meaning

nounblank

Example

서류에 이름을 쓰고 그 옆칸은 공란으로 두세요.seo ryu e i reu meul sseu go keu yeop ka neun kong na neu ro tu se yo

Write your name on the form and leave the space next to it blank.

More examples

서류에 공란이 있으면 담당자가 확인합니다.seo ryu e kong na ni i sseu myeon tam dang ja ga hwa gin ham ni da

If there is a blank on the document, the person in charge will check it.

Core concept

A designated space on a document or form that has been left empty.

Common phrases

공란을 채우다kong na neul chae u da
fill in the blank
공란으로 두다kong na neu ro tu da
leave blank

Similar words

빈칸pinkan: A space on a form or test with no writing in it.
공백kongbaek: An empty area in text or on a screen caused by missing characters or information.

Definition in Korean

문서의 일정한 구획 중 아무 내용도 기입되지 않은 부분.mun seo ui il jeong han ku hoek chung a mu nae yong do ki ip ttoe ji a neun pu bun

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 공란 (gongnan, "blank field") combines 공 (gong, "empty") with 란 (nan, "section or field").

Usage tips

English blank can describe many empty things, but this word most naturally points to an empty field that someone could have filled in.

Opposites

기입kiipentrynoun
기재kijaerecordingnoun