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마사지

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Meaning and Usage

"마사지" refers to the act of massaging or a massage session. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about relieving muscle pain or relaxation.

Common Contexts

People often mention "마사지" when discussing ways to reduce stress or muscle tension, especially after work or exercise.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 마사지 받다: to receive a massage
  • 마사지하다: to give a massage
  • 마사지샵: massage shop or parlor

Register and Politeness

"마사지" is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When giving instructions or requests related to massage, polite endings like -세요 are common.

Learner Tips

Be careful not to confuse "마사지" with medical treatments; it specifically refers to massage, not other therapies. Also, when describing intensity, use expressions like "세게" (hard) or "부드럽게" (gently) with "마사지하다."

Example Sentences

일 끝나고 마사지 받으러 갈 거예요.

Il kkeutnago masaji badeureo gal geoyeyo.

I'm going to get a massage after work.

어깨가 너무 아파서 마사지를 자주 받아요.

Eokkaega neomu apaseo masajireul jaju badayo.

My shoulders hurt a lot, so I often get massages.

마사지할 때 너무 세게 하지 마세요.

Masajihal ttae neomu sege haji maseyo.

Please don’t massage too hard.