This is the 1655th most frequent Korean word.
서방
"서방" means "husband" or "son-in-law" in Korean.
In this sentence, '서방' is used in a familial context, referring to 'husband' as a term of endearment by the wife.
서방은 오늘 집에서 쉬고 있어요.
My husband is resting at home today.
Here, '서방' translates to 'Western' and pertains to Western nations or culture in contrast to Eastern counterparts.
그 서방 나라들은 경제적으로 협력하고 있습니다.
The Western countries are economically cooperating.
In this context, '서방' is used to indicate a geographical direction or location, referring generally to the western region of an area.