보람
The feeling of satisfaction or worthiness one gets after doing something useful or hard. A sense of achievement.
Examples
3 of 5봉사 활동을 하면 큰 보람을 얻을 수 있다.
You can get a great sense of worth through volunteer activities.
학생들의 성적 향상은 교사에게 가장 큰 보람입니다.
The improvement in students' grades is the greatest reward for a teacher.
오늘 진짜 보람찬 하루였어!
Today was such a rewarding day!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Bo-Ram' as 'Beau' (beautiful) + 'Ram' (random act of kindness) = feeling good after a good act.
Quick Quiz
어려운 사람을 도와주고 나니 정말 ____을 느꼈다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보람
Examples
봉사 활동을 하면 큰 보람을 얻을 수 있다.
everydayYou can get a great sense of worth through volunteer activities.
학생들의 성적 향상은 교사에게 가장 큰 보람입니다.
formalThe improvement in students' grades is the greatest reward for a teacher.
오늘 진짜 보람찬 하루였어!
informalToday was such a rewarding day!
직업적 보람은 업무 지속성에 긍정적인 영향을 미친다.
academicProfessional satisfaction has a positive impact on work continuity.
우리는 고객 만족에서 보람을 찾습니다.
businessWe find reward in customer satisfaction.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
보람 있는 일
worthwhile work
보람도 없이
without any result/reward
사는 보람
the joy of living
Often Confused With
Material result/performance vs internal feeling of worthiness.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Speaking or Writing when discussing career choices or volunteering.
Common Mistakes
Learners often try to use 'reward' (보상), but '보람' is specifically the internal emotional reward.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Bo-Ram' as 'Beau' (beautiful) + 'Ram' (random act of kindness) = feeling good after a good act.
Word Origin
Native Korean word.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Korean culture emphasizes the 'worth' of hard work even if the financial reward is small.
Quick Quiz
어려운 사람을 도와주고 나니 정말 ____을 느꼈다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 보람
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자격증
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직업
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취득하다
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이직
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