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TOPIK 5noun

부조리

bujori

부조리가 · 부조리를

irrationality, injustice, corrupt practices; absurdity

Example

그는 회사 내의 부조리를 고발했어요.

He blew the whistle on the corrupt practices within the company.

Word parts

부 not조 line, item리 reason

Literally 'not in line with reason' — what doesn't add up or isn't fair.