귀속
The state of belonging to or being attributed to a specific person, group, or entity, especially regarding rights, property, or identity.
Examples
3 of 5그는 강한 집단 귀속감을 느끼고 있다.
He feels a strong sense of belonging to the group.
발굴된 유물은 박물관에 귀속될 예정입니다.
The excavated artifacts are scheduled to be reverted to the museum.
이 권리가 누구에게 귀속되는지 확인해 봐.
Check to whom this right belongs.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gwi (Return) + Sok (Inside/Belong) = Returning to inside where it belongs.
Quick Quiz
그는 학교에 대한 ____이 매우 강하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 귀속감
Examples
그는 강한 집단 귀속감을 느끼고 있다.
everydayHe feels a strong sense of belonging to the group.
발굴된 유물은 박물관에 귀속될 예정입니다.
formalThe excavated artifacts are scheduled to be reverted to the museum.
이 권리가 누구에게 귀속되는지 확인해 봐.
informalCheck to whom this right belongs.
책임 귀속의 문제는 법률적 논쟁의 핵심이다.
academicThe issue of attribution of responsibility is at the core of legal debates.
지적 재산권은 회사에 귀속됩니다.
businessIntellectual property rights belong to the company.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
집단 귀속
group belonging
국고 귀속
reversion to the national treasury
귀속 주체
the subject of attribution
Often Confused With
'소속' is general membership (belonging to a club), whereas '귀속' is more formal/legal (belonging of rights or property).
Usage Notes
Common in law (ownership) and social science (sense of belonging).
Common Mistakes
In daily conversation, '소속' is used more often than '귀속'. Use '귀속' for ownership or abstract belonging.
Memory Tip
Gwi (Return) + Sok (Inside/Belong) = Returning to inside where it belongs.
Word Origin
From Hanja 歸 (return) + 屬 (belong).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그는 학교에 대한 ____이 매우 강하다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 귀속감
Related Vocabulary
More law words
준수
B1The act of following or complying with laws, rules, regulations, or promises. It implies obedience to a standard.
이행
B1The act of fulfilling a promise, contract, duty, or obligation. It is a more formal term for 'carrying out' an agreement.
불가항력
B2An event or effect that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled; force majeure or inevitability due to overwhelming power.
회부하다
B2To refer or hand over a matter, person, or case to a specific department, committee, or legal body for further investigation or decision.
우발적
B2Happening by chance or unexpectedly, rather than being planned or intentional. Often used in legal or scientific contexts to describe random events.
단서
B2A clue, lead, or piece of evidence that helps solve a problem, mystery, or crime. It can also refer to a proviso or condition in a contract.
구속력
B2The legal or official power to influence or control someone or something because of a law, rule, or agreement. It refers to the mandatory nature of a regulation.
명문화하다
B2To stipulate or codify something in writing, especially in a law, contract, or official regulation, to make it clear and binding.
자의적
B2Based on one's own will or random choice, rather than on a system, reason, or objective standard; arbitrary.
지적재산
B2Refers to creations of the intellect for which a monopoly is assigned to designated owners by law, such as inventions, literary works, and designs.
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