Phrase in 30 Seconds
This proverb means that even in the most desperate situation, you will eventually find a solution.
- Means: Desperation leads to innovation or a breakthrough.
- Used in: Encouraging friends, discussing business pivots, or overcoming personal obstacles.
- Don't confuse: It is not about 'luck'; it is about the necessity forcing action.
あなたのレベルに合った解説：
意味
When faced with difficulty, one finds a way to overcome it.
文化的背景
Reflects the 'Pali-pali' (hurry-hurry) culture's desire for quick solutions. Rooted in I Ching, emphasizing that change is the only constant.
Use it to comfort
It's a great way to show support without being pushy.
Use it to comfort
It's a great way to show support without being pushy.
自分をテスト
Complete the proverb.
궁하면 ________.
The proverb is '궁하면 통한다'.
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2 問題궁하면 ________.
The proverb is '궁하면 통한다'.
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よくある質問
1 問It is neutral and can be used in most situations.
関連フレーズ
하늘이 무너져도 솟아날 구멍이 있다
similarThere is always a way out.
どこで使う？
Encouraging a friend
A: 시험을 망친 것 같아.
B: 괜찮아, 궁하면 통한다고 다 방법이 있을 거야.
Work crisis
Manager: 예산이 부족해서 프로젝트가 중단될 위기입니다.
Team Lead: 궁하면 통한다고, 다른 지원 방법을 찾아봅시다.
暗記しよう
記憶術
Think of a 'Gung' (a palace) that is blocked, but you find a 'Tong' (a tunnel) to get through.
視覚的連想
A person stuck in a dark maze who suddenly sees a glowing exit sign appear as they keep walking.
Rhyme
궁하면 통한다, 길을 찾아간다.
Story
Min-su lost his job. He was sad. Then he remembered '궁하면 통한다'. He started a small business. Now he is happy.
In Other Languages
Similar to 'Necessity is the mother of invention' in English. Also matches 'Where there's a will, there's a way'.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Write down one problem you have and one potential 'way' to solve it using this phrase.
Review in 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, and 1 month.
発音
Gung-ha-myeon
フォーマル度スペクトル
궁하면 통한다고 하니, 너무 걱정하지 마십시오. (Reassurance)
궁하면 통한다고 하니, 너무 걱정하지 마세요. (Reassurance)
궁하면 통한다잖아, 걱정 마. (Reassurance)
궁하면 통함! 걱정 노노. (Reassurance)
Derived from the I Ching (Book of Changes), a foundational text in East Asian philosophy.
豆知識
It is one of the most commonly cited proverbs in Korean business books.
文化メモ
Reflects the 'Pali-pali' (hurry-hurry) culture's desire for quick solutions.
“궁하면 통한다고, 바로 방법을 찾자!”
Rooted in I Ching, emphasizing that change is the only constant.
“궁하면 통한다는 이치를 깨달아야 한다.”
会話のきっかけ
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よくある間違い
궁하면 길을 찾는다
궁하면 통한다
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
El que busca, encuentra.
Korean focuses on the situation, Spanish on the actor.
Nécessité fait loi.
French is more about rules; Korean is about finding a path.
Not macht erfinderisch.
German is more specific to 'invention' (creativity).
窮すれば通ず (Kyū sureba tsūzu).
None; they are culturally and linguistically identical.
الحاجة أم الاختراع (Al-hajah umm al-ikhtira').
Arabic uses a familial metaphor (mother).
Spotted in the Real World
“궁하면 통한다!”
Before a naval battle.
間違えやすい
People mix the 'change' part with the 'pass through' part.
Remember '통' (pass) is the goal.
よくある質問 (1)
It is neutral and can be used in most situations.
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