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ㅋ - Korean

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /kʰ/
  • Actual realisation:
    • (word-initially, between vowels, or after nasals and liquids) IPA: [kʰ]
    • (after stops) IPA: [k͈]
    • (before stops, or word-finally) IPA: [k̚]
    • (before nasals) IPA: [ŋ]

Letter

(k)

  1. 키읔 (kieuk), a jamo (letter) of Hangul, the Korean alphabet.

Usage notes

In contemporary Korean, when (k) is placed on the side, it curves as in the example of (ki), 케찹 (kechap). However, when (k) is placed on top or bottom, it retains its original look, as in the examples of (ko), (kong), 코카콜라 (kokakolla), (nyeok). This was done in the modern era to make the character look more balanced. This rule is also applied to (g).

Synonyms


Interjection

(k)

  1. (Internet slang) lol (typically dismissive)
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