일조하다
To play a part in, contribute to, or help achieve a certain result or situation.
Examples
3 of 5자원봉사 활동은 지역 사회 발전에 일조할 수 있습니다.
Volunteer activities can contribute to the development of the local community.
인터넷의 보급은 정보의 민주화에 크게 일조했다.
The dissemination of the internet greatly contributed to the democratization of information.
이번 마케팅 캠페인이 매출 증대에 일조한 것으로 평가된다.
This marketing campaign is evaluated to have played a part in increasing sales.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Il-jo: 'Il' (one) + 'Jo' (help). Providing one bit of help.
Quick Quiz
신기술 개발은 국가 경쟁력을 높이는 데 ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 일조했다
Examples
자원봉사 활동은 지역 사회 발전에 일조할 수 있습니다.
everydayVolunteer activities can contribute to the development of the local community.
인터넷의 보급은 정보의 민주화에 크게 일조했다.
academicThe dissemination of the internet greatly contributed to the democratization of information.
이번 마케팅 캠페인이 매출 증대에 일조한 것으로 평가된다.
businessThis marketing campaign is evaluated to have played a part in increasing sales.
우리는 환경 보호에 일조하기 위해 일회용품 사용을 줄여야 합니다.
formalWe must reduce the use of disposables to contribute to environmental protection.
내가 네 성공에 조금은 일조했지?
informalI played a little part in your success, didn't I?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
적극적으로 일조하다
to actively contribute
성장에 일조하다
to contribute to growth
Often Confused With
기여하다 is a very common word for contribution, while 일조하다 literally means 'adding a helping hand' and is slightly more idiomatic.
Usage Notes
Used when describing how a specific factor helped lead to a result.
Common Mistakes
Do not use it for negative results (e.g., 'he contributed to the accident'); use '원인이 되다' instead.
Memory Tip
Il-jo: 'Il' (one) + 'Jo' (help). Providing one bit of help.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 一助 (one + help).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
신기술 개발은 국가 경쟁력을 높이는 데 ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 일조했다
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More social words
무색하다
B2To be eclipsed or put to shame by something else that is superior, making the original thing seem insignificant or meaningless.
규범적
B2Relating to an ideal standard or model, or being based on what is considered right or proper. In social sciences, it refers to how things 'should' be according to rules or ethics.
관용
B2The willingness to accept or tolerate behavior, opinions, or beliefs that are different from one's own.
거절하다
B1To refuse to accept, submit to, or comply with something. Essential for IELTS Task 1 letters when turning down an invitation or job offer.
임대하다
B1To lend or rent out land, buildings, or objects to someone else for a fee.
행사
B1A planned social occasion or a formal event such as a party, ceremony, or sale.
참석
B1The act of being present at a meeting, event, or ceremony.
신뢰하다
B2To believe in and rely on someone's integrity, ability, or the truth of something. It is a deep level of trust.
소외감
B2The feeling of being isolated, excluded, or left out from a group or society.
생계
B2The means of supporting oneself; a living or livelihood.
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