주로

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Meaning and Usage

The adverb '주로' means 'mainly' or 'principally' and is used to indicate the primary focus or main part of something. It often appears in sentences describing habits, characteristics, or dominant features.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see '주로' used when talking about what someone usually does, what a place mainly offers, or the main audience or purpose of something.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 주로 + verb: to express the main action someone does (e.g., 주로 운동하다 - mainly exercise)
  • 주로 + noun + 을/를 + verb: to specify the main object or target (e.g., 주로 한식을 먹다 - mainly eat Korean food)
  • 주로 + 대상/목적 + 으로: to indicate the main target or purpose (e.g., 주로 학생을 대상으로 - mainly targeting students)

Register and Nuance

'주로' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a useful word to specify the main aspect without implying exclusivity.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '주로' with '대부분' (mostly/mostly all). Remember, '주로' emphasizes the main part but not necessarily the majority quantity, while '대부분' implies a larger portion or majority.

Example Sentences

이 식당은 주로 한식을 제공합니다.

I sikdang-eun juro hansik-eul jegonghamnida.

This restaurant mainly serves Korean food.

그는 주로 아침에 운동을 합니다.

Geuneun juro achim-e undong-eul hamnida.

He mainly exercises in the morning.

이 책은 주로 대학생을 대상으로 쓰여졌습니다.

I chaeg-eun juro daehaksaeng-eul daesang-euro sseuyeojyeossseumnida.

This book is mainly written for university students.