Korean word

손질

Pronunciation

Romanizationsonjil

Meaning

  • nouncare

Example

그 식물은 자주 손질을 해줘야 해.keu sing mu reun cha ju son ji reul hae jwo ya hae

That plant needs frequent care.

Illustration for 손질 (care)

More examples

요리를 시작하기 전에 재료의 손질이 중요하다.yo ri reul si ja ka gi cheo ne chae ryo ui son ji ri chung yo ha da

Preparing the ingredients before starting to cook is important.

Core concept

Hands-on work that improves an object's or body part's condition by shaping, trimming, or arranging it.

Common phrases

  • 상처 손질sang cheo son jil

    wound care

  • 음식 손질eum sik son jil

    food preparation

  • 칼 손질kal son jil

    knife care

Similar words

다듬기tadeumgi: Cutting away extra hair or plant growth produces a tidy shape.
정돈cheongdon: Organizing objects or a space makes everything orderly and easy to find.
관리kwalli: Ongoing care preserves good condition and supports smooth operation.
수선suseon: Repairing a damaged fabric item makes it usable and presentable again.

Definition in Korean

손이나 도구로 물건이나 신체의 일부를 다듬어 상태를 좋게 만드는 일.so ni na to gu ro mul geo ni na sin che ui il bu reul ta deu meo sang tae reul cho ke man deu neun il

Word origin

The word combines the native Korean term for hand with a suffix used to name an action or kind of work, highlighting hands-on care.

Usage tips

  • This word fits hands-on work such as improving a plant, hairstyle, or object, so English care may be too broad in some contexts.

Other meanings

  • preparationnoun
  • touch-upnoun

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