부처

This is the 1154th most frequent Korean word.

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부처

"Buddha" or "department/minister" (depending on context).


In this sentence, '부처' refers to Buddha, the religious and spiritual figure.

부처님이 자비롭게 가르침을 주셨어요.

The Buddha compassionately gave teachings.


Here, '부처' means a government ministry or department.

그는 관료로서 여러 부처를 관리하고 있습니다.

He manages several ministries as a civil servant.


In this usage, '부처' again refers to ministries in a governmental context.

두 부처 사이에 협력이 필요합니다.

Cooperation is needed between the two ministries.