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의자

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Meaning and Usage

The word '의자' means 'chair' in Korean. It refers to a piece of furniture designed for sitting, commonly found in homes, offices, and public places.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '의자' in everyday situations such as sitting down to read, working at a desk, or arranging seating for meetings and events.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 의자에 앉다: to sit on a chair
  • 의자가 불편하다: the chair is uncomfortable
  • 의자를 옮기다: to move a chair

These expressions are useful for describing actions related to chairs and comfort.

Register and Politeness

'의자' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without change.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '의자' with '자리' (seat/place). Remember, '의자' specifically means a physical chair, while '자리' can mean a seat or place more generally.

Example Sentences

의자에 앉아서 책을 읽었어요.

uijae anjaseo chaeg-eul ilgeosseoyo.

I sat on the chair and read a book.

회의실에 의자가 몇 개 있나요?

hoeuisil-e uijaga myeot gae innayo?

How many chairs are there in the meeting room?

의자가 불편해서 오래 앉아 있기 힘들어요.

uijaga bulpyeonhaeseo orae anja itgi himdeureoyo.

The chair is uncomfortable, so it's hard to sit for a long time.