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일
il
work
오늘 일은 다 끝났어요.
I've finished all my work today.
general
Work or a task that needs to be done
이 일은 내일까지 마쳐야 해요.
I need to finish this work by tomorrow.
Commonly used to refer to daily tasks or professional work.
general
A day (as in a unit of time)
한 일 동안 쉬고 싶어요.
I want to rest for a day.
Less common meaning, often used in specific contexts.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'일' is often used in the phrase '일하다' (to work) or '일정' (schedule).
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of '일' depends heavily on context. In most cases, it refers to work, but it can also mean a day.
Word Origin
From Middle Korean '일' (il), meaning 'work' or 'day'.
Usage Notes
The word '일' can refer to both work and a day, but the context usually makes the meaning clear. In modern usage, it is most commonly associated with work.
Word Breakdown
일
work or day
root한영사전