근간
The core foundation, basis, or backbone of something, such as a thought, a system, or an organization.
Examples
3 of 5신뢰는 모든 인간관계의 근간이 된다.
Trust is the foundation of all human relationships.
이 법안은 국가 경제의 근간을 흔들 수 있다.
This bill could shake the foundation of the national economy.
농업은 과거 우리 사회의 근간 산업이었다.
Agriculture was the backbone industry of our society in the past.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '근' (root) and '간' (trunk/stem). Like the roots and trunk of a tree.
Quick Quiz
교육은 국가 발전의 ( )을/를 이루는 중요한 요소이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 근간
Examples
신뢰는 모든 인간관계의 근간이 된다.
everydayTrust is the foundation of all human relationships.
이 법안은 국가 경제의 근간을 흔들 수 있다.
formalThis bill could shake the foundation of the national economy.
농업은 과거 우리 사회의 근간 산업이었다.
academicAgriculture was the backbone industry of our society in the past.
고객의 신뢰는 우리 회사 경영의 근간입니다.
businessCustomer trust is the basis of our company's management.
네 논리의 근간이 뭐야?
informalWhat is the basis of your logic?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
근간 산업
key industry
민주주의의 근간
the foundation of democracy
Often Confused With
근거 is the evidence for a specific claim, while 근간 is the structural foundation of a whole system or idea.
Usage Notes
High-level substitute for '기초' or '중심' in academic writing.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '최근' (recently), though they share the character '근'.
Memory Tip
Think of '근' (root) and '간' (trunk/stem). Like the roots and trunk of a tree.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 根 (root) and 幹 (trunk).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
교육은 국가 발전의 ( )을/를 이루는 중요한 요소이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 근간
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관점
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중요성
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해결책
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