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salty seasoning; seasoning

1.Noun

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    salty seasoning; seasoning

    A variety of seasonings such as salt, soy sauce, fermented soybean paste used to add a salty taste to the food.

    Korean definition: 짠맛을 내려고 음식에 넣는 소금, 간장, 된장 등의 양념.

    • Mother added salt to the meat to season it nicely salty.

    • The seaweed soup was bland, so Grandma seasoned it with more soy sauce.

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    saltiness

    The degree of how salty the food is.

    Korean definition: 음식의 짠 정도.

    • The seasoned greens were bland, so Mother added salt to get the saltiness right.

    • The food my wife makes is neither bland nor salty; the saltiness is just right.

2.NounSino-Korean: 肝

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    liver

    An organ in a human or animal's body, that detoxifies ingested substance.

    Korean definition: 사람이나 동물의 몸속에서 해독 작용을 하는 기관.

    • The liver works to detoxify toxic substances that enter the human body.

    • Seunggyu has been drinking too much lately, so his liver is overstrained.

3.Bound nounSino-Korean: 間

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    between

    A bound noun used to refer to a gap between two places.

    Korean definition: 어떠한 두 장소의 사이.

    • A new expressway between Seoul and Busan has been opened.

    • The space between the front and back seats was narrow, so people were sitting uncomfortably.

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    between; among

    A bound noun used to refer to a relationship among two or more people or groups.

    Korean definition: 어떠한 관계가 있는 사람이나 단체의 사이.

    • In our family, we strictly observe courtesy even between parents and children.

    • The seniors prepared a gathering to promote friendship between seniors and juniors.

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    either way

    A bound noun used to indicate that one does not care either way.

    Korean definition: 어느 쪽이어도 상관없다는 뜻을 나타내는 말.

    • Whether he liked it or not, Seunggyu decided to give this task a try first.

    • Whether it's expensive or cheap, I really want to get my hands on this item.