This is the 1206th most frequent Korean word.
일종의
A kind of; a sort of; a type of.
Here, '일종의' introduces the category to which the play belongs, implying it has characteristics of satire but might not fully conform to its typical features.
이 연극은 일종의 풍자입니다.
This play is a kind of satire.
In this case, '일종의' implies a symbolic or non-literal association with the term hero, potentially attributing specific qualities.
그는 일종의 영웅으로 간주됩니다.
He is considered a kind of hero.
Here, '일종의' categorizes the dish under the broader grouping of stews, highlighting its peculiar variation.