Explanation at your level:
You use this word at work. It means 'to say yes' to a paper. Your boss signs it. Now you can start your work!
In an office, you have many papers. You give the paper to your manager. The manager checks it and signs it. This is 결재하다.
결재하다 is a formal verb used in business. When you finish a report, you must get it approved by your supervisor. This process is called 결재. It is essential for official business tasks.
This term is specific to organizational hierarchy. It implies that the person performing the action has the authority to validate a request. It is often used in the context of 결재 라인, which describes the sequence of managers who must review a document.
Beyond simple approval, 결재하다 signifies the formalization of a decision. It is a bureaucratic mechanism that ensures accountability. In a professional setting, mastering the nuances of when to 'submit' (올리다) versus 'receive' (받다) is crucial for navigating corporate culture.
The term 결재하다 is deeply embedded in the administrative traditions of East Asian corporate structures. It reflects a culture of consensus and hierarchical validation. Understanding its usage requires an awareness of the power dynamics inherent in the workplace, where the act of signing is both a functional necessity and a symbolic gesture of institutional endorsement.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Used for official document approval.
- Commonly used in business/office settings.
- Often confused with '결제' (payment).
- Requires a hierarchy (subordinate to superior).
When you hear 결재하다, think of the workplace! It is a very specific verb used when a boss or manager reviews a document and officially approves it. It is not just about saying 'okay,' but about the formal act of signing or stamping a document to make it valid.
Think of it as the 'green light' in a professional setting. Whether it is a vacation request, a budget plan, or a new project proposal, 결재하다 is the final step that makes things happen. It is a cornerstone of office culture in Korea.
The word 결재하다 comes from Sino-Korean roots. 결 (決) means to decide or settle, and 재 (裁) refers to cutting or judging. Historically, this relates to the act of 'cutting' through a pile of tasks by making a final judgment.
In the past, this was done with brush and ink, where a high-ranking official would mark a document to finalize it. Over time, it evolved into the modern office system we see today, where physical or digital signatures represent the authority to move forward.
You will mostly hear this in business environments. Common phrases include '결재를 올리다' (to submit for approval) and '결재를 받다' (to receive approval). It is a formal term, so you wouldn't use it for casual situations like asking a friend to go to the movies.
Always remember that it requires a hierarchy. You 결재하다 documents that come from someone lower in rank than you. It is a word that carries the weight of responsibility and organizational structure.
1. 결재를 올리다: To submit a document for approval. 2. 결재를 받다: To get the green light. 3. 결재 서류: Approval documents. 4. 결재판: The folder used to carry documents for a boss to sign. 5. 결재 라인: The chain of command for approvals.
As a verb, it conjugates like any other '하다' verb (결재해요, 결재했다). It is a transitive verb, meaning it usually takes an object like '서류를' (document). Pronunciation-wise, ensure the '결' is crisp and the '재' is clear to distinguish it from '결제' (payment), which sounds identical but means something entirely different!
Fun Fact
The distinction between '결재' and '결제' is one of the most common spelling mistakes for native Korean speakers too!
Pronunciation Guide
Standard Korean pronunciation.
Standard Korean pronunciation.
Common Errors
- Mixing up the 'ae' sound with 'e'
- Mispronouncing the 'gyeol' syllable
- Confusing with '결제'
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Common business term.
Needs care with spelling.
Used in formal settings.
Easy to hear, hard to distinguish from payment.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Honorifics
부장님께 결재를 받습니다.
Passive Voice
결재가 완료되었습니다.
Noun Modification
결재 서류
Examples by Level
부장님이 결재했어요.
The manager approved it.
Past tense verb.
결재를 받아요.
I receive approval.
Present tense.
이것은 결재 서류예요.
This is an approval document.
Noun modification.
결재가 필요해요.
Approval is needed.
Need + noun.
결재를 기다려요.
I am waiting for approval.
Continuous action.
결재를 부탁해요.
Please approve this.
Polite request.
결재가 끝났어요.
The approval is finished.
Passive-like state.
결재판을 가져와요.
Bring the approval folder.
Imperative.
결재를 받으러 가요.
결재 서류를 작성해요.
부장님께 결재를 올렸어요.
결재가 났어요.
결재를 빨리 해주세요.
결재 과정을 확인해요.
결재가 반려되었어요.
결재 도장을 찍어요.
팀장님의 결재를 받아야 프로젝트를 시작할 수 있습니다.
결재 라인이 너무 길어서 시간이 많이 걸려요.
결재 서류에 오타가 있어서 다시 작성했습니다.
전자 결재 시스템이 도입되어 편리해졌습니다.
결재를 올리기 전에 내용을 다시 한번 검토하세요.
부장님께서 결재를 보류하셨습니다.
모든 결재가 완료되어야 예산이 집행됩니다.
이번 결재 건은 매우 중요합니다.
상급자의 결재를 득해야 하는 사안입니다.
결재 절차를 간소화하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
긴급한 사안이라 우선 구두로 결재를 받았습니다.
결재권자가 부재중이라 결재가 지연되고 있습니다.
결재 서류를 결재판에 가지런히 정리해 주세요.
이 프로젝트는 사장님의 최종 결재가 필요합니다.
결재를 반려하는 이유를 명확히 기재해야 합니다.
부서 간 협의가 필요한 결재 건입니다.
결재 과정에서의 병목 현상을 해결하는 것이 급선무입니다.
그는 결재권자로서 막중한 책임감을 느끼고 있습니다.
관행적인 결재 절차를 폐지하고 업무 효율을 높였습니다.
결재 서류의 누락을 방지하기 위해 시스템을 개선했습니다.
결재 도장을 찍는 행위는 단순한 확인 그 이상의 의미를 갖습니다.
결재를 득하지 않은 문서는 효력이 없습니다.
상명하복의 문화가 결재 방식에도 투영되어 있습니다.
디지털 전환으로 인해 결재 방식이 빠르게 변화하고 있습니다.
조직의 비대함은 종종 불필요하게 복잡한 결재 체계에서 기인합니다.
결재를 승인하는 행위는 곧 그 결과에 대한 연대 책임을 의미합니다.
관료주의적 결재 관행은 창의적인 의사결정을 저해할 위험이 있습니다.
결재권자의 주관적 판단이 조직의 방향성을 결정짓곤 합니다.
결재 절차의 투명성을 확보하는 것이 기업 윤리의 핵심입니다.
전통적인 결재판 문화는 이제 점차 역사 속으로 사라지고 있습니다.
결재를 둘러싼 정치적 역학 관계를 이해하는 것이 중요합니다.
결재 시스템의 효율화는 현대 기업 경영의 필수 과제입니다.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"결재 라인을 타다"
To follow the formal hierarchy for approval.
이 건은 정식 결재 라인을 타야 합니다.
business"결재 도장을 찍다"
To finalize the approval.
마지막 결재 도장을 찍고 퇴근했다.
neutral"결재가 떨어지다"
Approval has been granted.
드디어 해외 출장 결재가 떨어졌다.
casual"결재판을 돌리다"
To pass a document to multiple managers for approval.
결재판을 돌리느라 시간이 다 갔다.
office slang"결재를 득하다"
To obtain approval (formal).
상부의 결재를 득하였습니다.
formalEasily Confused
Identical pronunciation.
결재 = Approval, 결제 = Payment.
결재 서류 vs 카드 결제.
Similar meaning (deciding).
결정 is the act of deciding; 결재 is the act of approving a document.
계획을 결정하다 vs 서류를 결재하다.
Both imply permission.
허가 is general permission; 결재 is specific to document workflows.
출입 허가 vs 결재 완료.
Both mean approval.
승인 is a broad term for agreement; 결재 is the specific administrative procedure.
요청을 승인하다 vs 결재를 올리다.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 에게 + 결재를 받다
팀장님께 결재를 받았다.
Subject + 을/를 + 결재 올리다
기획안을 결재 올렸다.
결재가 + 나다
드디어 결재가 났다.
결재가 + 필요하다
부장님의 결재가 필요하다.
결재를 + 보류하다
결재를 보류하기로 했다.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
مرتبط
How to Use It
8
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
결제 is for payments/money; 결재 is for document approval.
Usually, subordinates 'receive' approval.
결재 is strictly for professional/office documents.
결정 is 'deciding'; 결재 is 'approving' a document.
Buying items requires payment (결제).
Tips
The 'A' vs 'E' Trick
결재 (A) = Approval (A). 결제 (E) = Money (E).
Office Context
Only use it when talking about work documents.
The Stamp Culture
In Korea, the stamp (도장) is as important as a signature.
Verb Pattern
Always use with '받다' or '올리다'.
Clear Vowels
Make the 'ae' sound distinct.
Don't mix with payment
Never use 결재 for shopping.
Digital Shift
Many companies now use '전자결재' (electronic approval).
Word Pairing
Learn '결재' and '결제' together as a pair.
Roleplay
Practice the office dialogue with a friend.
Hierarchy
Understand that the person who approves is always higher in rank.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of '결' as '결정' (decision) and '재' as '재판' (judgment).
Visual Association
A boss stamping a paper with a big red stamp.
Word Web
چالش
Write down three things you need your boss's approval for.
ریشه کلمه
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Deciding (결) and Judging (재)
بافت فرهنگی
None.
Equivalent to 'Sign-off' or 'Approval' in corporate English.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At the office
- 결재 서류 가져왔습니다
- 결재 부탁드립니다
- 결재가 완료되었습니다
In a meeting
- 이 건은 결재를 받아야 합니다
- 결재 라인을 확인하겠습니다
- 결재가 났나요?
Writing emails
- 결재 요청 드립니다
- 결재 진행 상황 확인 부탁드립니다
- 결재가 반려되었습니다
Talking to a boss
- 결재 올려도 될까요?
- 결재해 주셔서 감사합니다
- 결재가 늦어지고 있습니다
Conversation Starters
"오늘 결재 서류가 많나요?"
"결재는 누구한테 받아야 해요?"
"전자 결재 시스템은 사용하기 편한가요?"
"결재가 반려되면 어떻게 해야 하나요?"
"결재판을 어디에 두면 될까요?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you had to get approval for something at work.
How does the approval process work in your country?
Compare the old paper-based approval system with digital systems.
Why is it important to follow the correct approval chain?
سوالات متداول
8 سوال결재 is for documents; 결제 is for money.
No, it is strictly professional.
It is the folder used for documents awaiting approval.
It means to submit a document for approval.
Yes, it is a '하다' verb.
Yes, usually a signature or stamp is required.
Only if it is a formal administrative request.
It is the official record of authorization.
خودت رو بسنج
부장님께 ___를 받아요.
Approval of documents is 결재.
Which word is for payment?
Payment is 결제.
결재 is used for buying clothes.
Buying clothes is 결제.
Word
معنی
Distinguishing the two.
Correct structure.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
결재 is for office document approval, while 결제 is for money payments—remember the 'A' in Approval and 'E' in Exchange!
- Used for official document approval.
- Commonly used in business/office settings.
- Often confused with '결제' (payment).
- Requires a hierarchy (subordinate to superior).
The 'A' vs 'E' Trick
결재 (A) = Approval (A). 결제 (E) = Money (E).
Office Context
Only use it when talking about work documents.
The Stamp Culture
In Korea, the stamp (도장) is as important as a signature.
Verb Pattern
Always use with '받다' or '올리다'.
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