소명
Meaning: explanation; clarification; defense
What does 소명 mean?
소명 [somyeong] is a noun meaning "explanation; clarification; defense". It is rated C2 on the CEFR scale, which means proficient — nuanced literary or specialized use. 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 소명 [somyeong] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
이에 본 위원회는 본 조사로의 전환을 결정하며 해당 연구자의 소명 기회를 보장합니다.
Accordingly, this committee decides to transition to a full investigation and guarantees the researcher an opportunity to provide an explanation.
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How to Use 소명 in Conversation
As a noun, 소명 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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