안내장

Korean

Etymology

    Sino-Korean word from 案內狀, from 案內 (guidance) + (letter, document), with compound/genitive tensing applied.

    Pronunciation

    • (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [ˈa̠(ː)nnɛt͡ɕ͈a̠ŋ] ~ [ˈa̠(ː)nne̞t͡ɕ͈a̠ŋ]
    • Phonetic hangul: [(ː)/(ː)]
      • Though still prescribed in Standard Korean, most speakers in both Koreas no longer distinguish vowel length.
    Romanizations
    Revised Romanization?annaejang
    Revised Romanization (translit.)?annaejang
    McCune–Reischauer?annaechang
    Yale Romanization?ānnayqcang

    Noun

    안내장 • (annaejang) (hanja 案內狀)

    1. letter of notice, information, or advice
    2. letter of invitation