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TOPIK 4noun

장관

janggwan

장관이 · 장관을

(cabinet) minister, secretary

Example

교육부 장관이 기자 회견을 열었어요.

The Minister of Education held a press conference.

Word parts

장 chief관 official

Literally 'chief official'—like a U.S. cabinet secretary.

Good to know

A different word 장관 means 'magnificent sight', as in 장관을 이루다.