Korean word

근로

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeullo

Meaning

  • nounwork

Example

그는 근로를 통해 가족을 부양한다.keu neun keul lo reul tong hae ka jo geul pu yang han da

He supports his family through his work.

Illustration for 근로 (work)

More examples

요즘 장시간 근로 때문에 많이 피곤해요.yo jeum chang si gan keul lo ttae mu ne ma ni pi gon hae yo

I am very tired these days because of long hours at work.

Core concept

Paid work carried out for a set time within a formal work relationship.

Common phrases

  • 장시간 근로chang si gan keul lo

    long working hours

  • 유급 근로yu geup keul lo

    paid employment

Similar words

일il: An everyday task, errand, or matter that needs to be handled.
근무keunmu: Time spent doing assigned duties at a workplace, including scheduled shifts.
노동nodong: Labor that uses physical or mental effort to earn a living.
업무eommu: Specific duties and responsibilities assigned within an organization.

Definition in Korean

임금을 받고 일정한 시간 동안 하는 일이나 그 일과 관련된 관계나 조건을 이르는 말im geu meul pat kko il jeong han si gan tong an ha neun i ri na keu il gwa kwal lyeon doen kwan gye na cho geo neul i reu neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean term combines the ideas of diligent effort and labor, making it a formal expression for sustained work.

Usage tips

  • In official notices and workplace policies, it signals a formal focus on rules and conditions rather than casual conversation about an activity.

Other meanings

  • employmentnoun
  • jobnoun

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