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장관

장관

Korean

Noun

장관 • ‎(janggwan) ‎(hanja 長官)

  1. a minister, a member of Cabinet

Derived terms

  • 부장관 (副長官, bujanggwan, “deputy minister”)

Etymology

Sino-Korean word from 長官, from 長 ‎(“chief”) + 官 ‎(“noble title”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ɕa̠ːŋɡwa̠n/
  • Phonetic hangeul: 장:관
Romanizations
Revised transcription janggwan
Revised transliteration janggwan
McCune–Reischauer changgwan
Yale cāngkwan

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