Korean word

사유서

Pronunciation

Romanizationsayuseo

Meaning

  • nounstatement of reasons

Example

사유서를 작성해 주세요.sa yu seo reul chak sseong hae chu se yo

Please write a statement explaining your reasons.

Illustration for 사유서 (statement of reasons)

More examples

결근 사유서를 제출해야 합니다.kyeol geun sa yu seo reul che chul hae ya ham ni da

You must submit a statement of reasons for your absence from work.

Core concept

An official document that puts a personal circumstance into a clear written explanation.

Common phrases

  • 결근 사유서kyeol geun sa yu seo

    statement of reasons for absence from work

  • 지각 사유서chi gak sa yu seo

    statement of reasons for tardiness

Similar words

진단서chindanseo: A medical certificate issued by a doctor confirms the diagnosis and length of an illness or injury.
결석계kyeolseokkkye: A written report tells a school or workplace that an absence occurred and explains its cause.

Definition in Korean

결석이나 지각 등 개인 사정의 이유를 정리해 공식적으로 알리는 문서.kyeol seo gi na chi gak teung kae in sa jeong ui i yu reul cheong ni hae kong sik jjeo geu ro al li neun mun seo

Word origin

사유서 (sayuseo, "reasons document") is built from 사유 (sayu, "reason") and 서 (seo, "document"), so the word itself points to a document about a reason.

Usage tips

  • The word is useful when an English speaker needs to distinguish a formal written explanation from a quick message about being late or absent.

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