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TOPIK 3noun

부작용

bujagyong [부자굥]

부작용이 · 부작용을

side effect

Example

이 약은 부작용이 거의 없어서 안전해요.

This medicine is safe because it has almost no side effects.

Word parts

부 secondary작 make용 use

Literally 'secondary action.'

Good to know

It's also used figuratively for any unwanted result of a policy or plan.