재주

Korean

Etymology

First attested in the Seokbo sangjeol (釋譜詳節 / 석보상절), 1447, as Middle Korean ᄌᆡ조 (Yale: coycwo).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [t͡ɕɛd͡ʑu] ~ [t͡ɕe̞d͡ʑu]
• Phonetic hangul: [재주/제주]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	jaeju
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	jaeju
McCune–Reischauer?	chaeju
Yale Romanization?	caycwu

Noun

재주 • (jaeju)

1. talent; skill

   청년들에게 신속성과 재주를 가르치다 ― cheongnyeon-deur-ege sinsokseong-gwa jaeju-reul gareuchida ― to teach young men the speed and skill

2. trick; way

   재주를 넘다 ― jaeju-reul neomda ― to do a cartwheel

References

• 재주 in Korean-English Learners' Dictionary, National Institute of Korean Language, cc by-sa 2.0 kr.