Korean word

뒤쪽

Pronunciation

Romanizationtwijjok

Meaning

  • nounback

Example

가게 뒤쪽에 주차장이 있어요.ka ge twi jjo ge chu cha jang i i sseo yo

There is a parking lot behind the store.

Illustration for 뒤쪽 (back)

More examples

버스 뒤쪽 자리가 비어 있어요.peo seu twi jjok cha ri ga pi eo i sseo yo

There is an empty seat at the back of the bus.

Core concept

The area at the back of a thing or place.

Common phrases

  • 뒤쪽으로twi jjo geu ro

    toward the back

  • 뒤쪽 자리twi jjok cha ri

    back seat

Similar words

뒤twi: The space directly behind a person or object.
뒷부분twitppubun: The part of a thing or building located at its back.
뒤편twipyeon: A particular area at the back of a building or other place.

Definition in Korean

사물이나 장소의 앞이 아니라 뒤에 해당하는 쪽, 특히 그 부분의 영역이나 위치를 이르는 명사.sa mu ri na chang so ui a pi a ni ra twi e hae dang ha neun jjok teu ki keu pu bu nui yeong yeo gi na wi chi reul i reu neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word combines native Korean elements meaning back and side, creating a noun for the area at the back.

Usage tips

  • In directions and building descriptions, it usually points to a broad back area rather than a small exact spot.

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