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TOPIK 5noun

주관

jugwan

주관이 · 주관을

subjectivity, one's own views; personal judgment

Example

그는 자기 주관이 뚜렷해서 남의 말에 쉽게 흔들리지 않아요.

He has clear views of his own, so he isn't easily swayed by others.

Word parts

주 main, self관 view

Literally 'the self's view'; opposite of 객관 'the guest's view'.

Good to know

Homonym 주관 means 'organizing, hosting' (an event); context makes it clear.