How the word "의무" is translated into English
한국에서는 남자들이 군대에 가는 게 의무예요.
[hankukesʌnɯn namt͡ɕatɯli kuntɛe kanɯn ke ɰimujejo.]
In Korea, going into the army is mandatory for men.
나라를 지키는 것은 군인의 의무입니다.
[nalalɯl t͡ɕikʰinɯn kʌsɯn kunini ɰimuimnita.]
Protecting the country is a soldier's duty.
의무라서 하는 거지, 좋아서 하는 건 아니에요.
[ɰimulasʌ hanɯn kʌt͡ɕi, t͡ɕoasʌ hanɯn kʌn aniejo.]
I do it because it's my duty, not because I like it.
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