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ghost; spirit

NounSino-Korean: 鬼神

  1. 1

    ghost; spirit

    A spirit said to be left behind after one's death.

    Korean definition: 사람이 죽은 뒤에 남는다고 하는 영혼.

    • There was a rumor that a ghost that couldn't pass on to the afterlife roamed that haunted house.

    • Seunggyu suddenly stared into space and shuddered as if possessed by a ghost.

  2. 2

    deity; god

    A god believed to make good things or bad things happen to human beings.

    Korean definition: 사람에게 좋은 일이나 나쁜 일을 내려 준다는 신령.

    • His utmost effort was such that even the gods were moved to bless him.

    • The image of the maiden ghost in the film made people tremble with fear.

  3. 3

    demon

    (figurative) A person whose skill in a certain area excels others.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 어떤 일에 다른 사람보다 뛰어난 재주가 있는 사람.

    • Jisu is good at any sport, so she's a wizard at table tennis too.

    • After ten years of living on his own, he has become a master at housekeeping.

  4. 4

    loud dresser

    (figurative) A person whose appearance, outfit, etc. is very wild.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 외모나 차림새 등이 매우 사나운 사람.

    • After days without eating or washing, Jisu appeared looking haggard as a ghost.

    • The stranded group was rescued with disheveled hair, looking like ghosts.