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TOPIK 5noun

풍자

pungja

풍자가 · 풍자를

satire; lampooning

Example

이 소설은 당시 정치인들을 날카롭게 풍자하고 있어요.

This novel sharply satirizes the politicians of that time.

Word parts

풍 mock자 pierce

Literally 'mocking and piercing' — criticism that stings through humor.

Good to know

Traditional 탈춤 mask dances are famous for 풍자 aimed at corrupt nobles (양반).