접근성
The quality of being easy to reach, enter, or use. In modern contexts, it often refers to how easily people (including those with disabilities) can use technology or services.
Examples
3 of 5대중교통 접근성이 집값을 결정하는 중요한 요소이다.
Accessibility to public transport is a major factor in determining house prices.
고객들의 접근성을 높이기 위해 매장을 도심으로 옮겼다.
The store was moved to the city center to improve accessibility for customers.
여기 공원은 접근성이 좋아서 자주 오게 돼.
This park has good accessibility, so I come here often.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jeop-geun (approach) + Seong (quality) = The quality of being able to approach.
Quick Quiz
스마트폰의 보급으로 인터넷 ( )이 획기적으로 향상되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 접근성
Examples
대중교통 접근성이 집값을 결정하는 중요한 요소이다.
academicAccessibility to public transport is a major factor in determining house prices.
고객들의 접근성을 높이기 위해 매장을 도심으로 옮겼다.
businessThe store was moved to the city center to improve accessibility for customers.
여기 공원은 접근성이 좋아서 자주 오게 돼.
informalThis park has good accessibility, so I come here often.
정보 접근성의 격차를 줄이는 것이 시급한 과제입니다.
formalNarrowing the gap in information accessibility is an urgent task.
새로 만든 앱의 접근성을 테스트해 봅시다.
everydayLet's test the accessibility of the newly created app.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
접근성 강화
strengthening accessibility
물리적 접근성
physical accessibility
접근성 지수
accessibility index
Often Confused With
Geun-jeop-seong refers to physical proximity (closeness), while Jeop-geun-seong refers to the ease of use or entry.
Usage Notes
Very common in urban planning, digital design, and social welfare topics in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it to mean just 'distance'; it's about the 'ease' of the connection.
Memory Tip
Jeop-geun (approach) + Seong (quality) = The quality of being able to approach.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 接近 (approach) and 性 (quality).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Korea, accessibility to subways (subway-adjacent area) is a major real estate buzzword called 'Yeok-se-gwon'.
Quick Quiz
스마트폰의 보급으로 인터넷 ( )이 획기적으로 향상되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 접근성
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