Korean word

총무

Pronunciation

Romanizationchongmu

Meaning

  • noungeneral affairs

Example

문서 관련은 총무에게 문의하세요.mun seo kwal lyeo neun chong mu e ge mu nui ha se yo

Please contact general affairs about documents.

Illustration for 총무 (general affairs)

More examples

이메일 문의는 총무에게 보내 주세요.i me il mu nui neun chong mu e ge po nae chu se yo

Please direct email inquiries to general affairs.

Core concept

The behind-the-scenes role that keeps an organization's everyday office work, supplies, and expenses running smoothly.

Similar words

담당자tamdangja: The person designated to manage a particular matter and handle related communication.
사무원samuwon: A clerical worker who mainly does paperwork and other office tasks.
직원chigwon: A worker employed by a company, shop, or other organization.

Definition in Korean

단체에서 사무·행정·비품·경비 등 실무 전반을 관리·지원하는 역할이나 그 역할을 맡는 사람·부서tan che e seo sa mu haeng jeong pi pum kyeong bi teung sil mu cheon ba neul kwal li chi won ha neun yeo ka ri na keu yeo ka reul man neun sa ram pu seo

Word origin

This Sino-Korean term combines elements meaning overall and duties, reflecting responsibility for a wide range of practical organizational work.

Usage tips

  • In Korean workplaces, general affairs often names a department or contact point as well as the person handling these tasks.

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