명분
Meaning: servings/portions (for people)
What does 명분 mean?
명분 [myeongbun] is a noun meaning "servings/portions (for people)". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 명분 [myeongbun] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
혼자 먹을 만큼만 만들면 되는데 꼭 열 명분을 준비하세요.
She could just make enough for herself, but always prepares for ten people.
📚 From 속담, 관용어
How to Use 명분 in Conversation
As a noun, 명분 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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