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TOPIK 5noun

결자해지

gyeoljahaeji [결짜해지]

결자해지가 · 결자해지를

whoever causes a problem should solve it; the one who tied the knot must untie it

Example

결자해지의 자세로 이번 문제를 직접 해결하겠습니다.

Since I caused this problem, I'll take responsibility and solve it myself.

Word parts

결 tie자 person해 untie지 it

Literally 'the one who tied it unties it.'

Good to know

Common in politics and news: 결자해지 차원에서 'as a matter of cleaning up one's own mess.'