Korean word

오른편

Pronunciation

Romanizationoreunpyeon

Meaning

  • nounright

Example

길을 건너서 오른편에 카페가 있어요.ki reul keon neo seo o reun pyeo ne ka pe ga i sseo yo

After crossing the road, there is a cafe on the right.

Illustration for 오른편 (right)

More examples

도서관 오른편에 주차장이 있어요.to seo gwan o reun pyeo ne chu cha jang i i sseo yo

There is a parking lot to the right of the library.

Core concept

The space or side lying to the right of a chosen object, place, or path.

Common phrases

  • 오른편에o reun pyeo ne

    on the right

  • 오른편 출구o reun pyeon chul gu

    right-side exit

Similar words

오른쪽oreunjjok: The direction or location on the right when viewed from a reference point.
옆yeop: The space next to and immediately beside something or someone.
우측ucheuk: The right side or position stated in official directions or written notices.

Definition in Korean

사물이나 장소를 기준으로 그 기준의 오른쪽에 있는 부분을 가리키는 말이다.sa mu ri na chang so reul ki ju neu ro keu ki ju nui o reun jjo ge in neun pu bu neul ka ri ki neun ma ri da

Word origin

The word developed by combining a right-related element with a word for a side or part, making its directional meaning transparent.

Usage tips

  • English right can describe both direction and permission, but this word is used for physical location rather than approval.

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