At the A1 level, '유착' is a very difficult word that you won't usually see. However, you can think of it as two things being 'stuck' together. Imagine two pieces of paper that you can't pull apart. In Korean, we have simple words for 'sticking' like '붙다' (butda). '유착' is like a very special, difficult version of 'sticking' used by doctors and in news. You don't need to use it yet, but if you see it, just remember it means 'stuck together in a bad way.'
For A2 learners, '유착' is a word found in news headlines. While you are learning basic verbs like '만나다' (to meet) or '사귀다' (to make friends), '유착' is about a 'bad meeting' between powerful people. It's like when a student and a teacher cheat together on a test—they are 'stuck' in a bad secret. In medical shows, you might hear it when someone has a stomach ache after surgery. It means parts of the body are sticking together when they should be separate.
At the B1 level, you should start recognizing '유착' in formal contexts. You might see it in newspapers or hear it on the news. It is most commonly used in the phrase '정경유착' (politics-economy collusion). This describes a situation where politicians and big companies help each other in ways that are not fair to other people. It's a key word for discussing social issues in Korea. Medically, it's used for 'adhesion.' If you have a scar that sticks to the muscle underneath, that is '유착.'
B2 is the level where you should be able to use '유착' in your own writing and speaking about social problems. You should understand that it carries a strong negative connotation. It’s not just 'closeness'; it’s an 'inappropriate fusion' of interests. When writing an essay about corruption, '유착' is much more professional than saying '나쁜 관계.' You should also be able to distinguish it from '밀착' (close contact). '유착' is a failure of boundaries—either biological boundaries or ethical ones.
C1 learners should understand the nuances of '유착' compared to '결탁' (collusion) or '담합' (price-fixing). '유착' implies a structural, long-term state. It’s often used to describe '고질적인 유착' (chronic collusion), suggesting that the problem is deeply embedded in the system and hard to separate. In medical contexts, a C1 learner might understand '유착성 관절낭염' (Adhesive Capsulitis, also known as Frozen Shoulder). You should use this word to analyze complex systemic issues in Korean society or medicine.
At the C2 level, you have a native-like grasp of '유착.' You can use it metaphorically or in highly technical legal and medical discussions. You understand the historical weight of '정경유착' in the development of the Korean economy. You can identify '유착' in subtle forms, such as '학벌 유착' (collusion based on school ties) or '관피아' (bureaucratic collusion). Your usage of the word reflects an understanding of the delicate balance between necessary cooperation and corrupt fusion in modern institutions.

유착 30秒で

  • 유착 means things sticking together abnormally, either in a medical sense (adhesion) or a social sense (collusion).
  • It is a B2-level word frequently found in news reports about corruption and in medical contexts.
  • The most famous compound is 정경유착, referring to the corrupt bond between politics and big business.
  • It carries a strongly negative nuance and should not be used for healthy partnerships.

The Korean word 유착 (Yuchak) is a sophisticated noun that bridges the gap between biological science and political sociology. At its core, it describes a state where two things that should be separate have become fused or stuck together. To understand this word deeply, one must look at its two primary domains of usage: the medical clinic and the halls of government. In medical terms, it refers to 'adhesion'—the abnormal union of membranous surfaces due to inflammation or injury. In a social or political context, it refers to 'collusion' or 'unholy alliances,' particularly the corrupt ties between power-holding entities.

Medical Context
In biology, 유착 refers to tissues growing together that are normally distinct. This often happens after surgery or due to chronic inflammation. For example, after abdominal surgery, the intestines might experience 유착, causing significant pain or blockage.
Social Context
In society, it describes the dark underbelly of power. When we talk about '정경유착' (Jeong-gyeong-yuchak), we are referring to the corrupt bond between politics (정치) and the economy (경제). This is a term frequently used in news reports to describe bribery, favoritism, and systemic corruption.

수술 부위에 심한 유착이 발견되어 재수술이 필요합니다. (Severe adhesion was found at the surgery site, requiring a second operation.)

This word is essential for B2-level learners because it appears constantly in Korean news, documentaries, and medical dramas. Understanding '유착' allows you to grasp the complexities of Korean societal critiques. The term carries a heavy, negative nuance; it is almost never used to describe a positive or healthy connection. If two things are 'stuck together' in a good way, Koreans would use words like '결속' (solidarity) or '밀착' (close contact). Therefore, when you hear '유착', you should immediately think of something that has gone wrong—either biologically or ethically.

검찰은 정치인과 기업인 사이의 고질적인 유착 관계를 수사 중이다. (The prosecution is investigating the chronic collusive relationship between politicians and businesspeople.)

Historical Nuance
In South Korean history, '정경유착' is a defining phrase for the era of rapid development (the Miracle on the Han River), where the government provided massive support to specific conglomerates (Chaebols) in exchange for political funds and cooperation. This history makes the word '유착' particularly resonant in Korean discourse.

Using 유착 correctly requires understanding its role as a noun that often combines with the verb 되다 (to become) or 하다 (to do/make). In most cases, because '유착' is a state that occurs, 유착되다 is the most common verbal form. When describing a relationship, it is frequently paired with 관계 (relationship) to form 유착 관계.

Pattern: [Subject] + [Subject] + 사이의 유착
This is used to identify the two parties involved in the collusion. Example: '권력과 자본 사이의 유착' (Collusion between power and capital).
Pattern: [Body Part] + 유착
Used in medical contexts. Example: '장 유착' (Intestinal adhesion).

그 영화는 경찰과 범죄 조직의 유착을 적나라하게 보여준다. (That movie vividly shows the collusion between the police and criminal organizations.)

When you want to describe the act of forming this bond, you might use 유착을 형성하다 (to form a collusion) or 유착이 심화되다 (the collusion is deepening). In a sentence, '유착' acts as the primary focus of the corruption. If you are writing an essay about social justice, this word is your primary tool for describing systemic flaws where oversight bodies become too close to the industries they regulate.

염증이 심해지면 장기들이 서로 유착될 위험이 있습니다. (If inflammation worsens, there is a risk that organs will adhere to each other.)

For advanced learners, notice how '유착' is often used with adjectives like '고질적인' (chronic/long-standing), '검은' (dark/shadowy), or '부적절한' (inappropriate). These modifiers reinforce the negative connotation of the word. In a formal debate, using '유착' instead of just '나쁜 관계' (bad relationship) elevates your register and demonstrates a deep understanding of formal Korean vocabulary.

You will encounter 유착 most frequently in four specific settings: news broadcasts, medical dramas, legal proceedings, and historical documentaries. In the news, it is almost a daily occurrence during reports on political scandals. News anchors often use the phrase '정경유착의 고리를 끊어야 한다' (We must break the cycle of politics-business collusion).

News & Media
Whenever a government official is caught receiving favors from a company, the term '유착' is used to describe the nature of their relationship. It implies that their interests have become so intertwined that they no longer function independently.
Medical Dramas (K-Dramas)
In shows like 'Hospital Playlist' or 'Dr. Romantic,' surgeons often encounter '유착' during operations. You might hear: '유착이 너무 심해서 박리가 어렵습니다' (The adhesion is so severe that separation is difficult).

뉴스 헤드라인: "검찰, 건설사와 공무원 간의 뇌물 유착 의혹 수사" (News Headline: Prosecution investigates suspected bribery collusion between construction companies and civil servants.)

In the workplace, particularly in large corporations or civil service, '유착' is a word whispered in caution. It is a warning. If a manager is too friendly with a specific vendor, colleagues might warn about '유착 의혹' (suspicion of collusion). In legal contexts, lawyers argue whether a relationship constitutes '유착' to prove conflict of interest. It is a high-stakes word that carries the weight of potential criminal charges or medical emergencies.

의사: "개복해 보니 장기 간의 유착이 예상보다 심각합니다." (Doctor: Upon opening the abdomen, the adhesion between organs is more serious than expected.)

The most common mistake learners make with 유착 is confusing it with 밀착 (Milchak). While both words involve things being close together, their connotations are opposite. '밀착' usually refers to a 'close, tight fit' or 'intimate contact' and is often neutral or positive. For example, a mask should '밀착' to your face. '유착', however, is almost always negative—it is a 'stuck' state that causes problems or corruption.

Mistake 1: Positive Collusion
Never use '유착' to describe a good partnership. If two companies are working well together, use '협력' (cooperation) or '제휴' (partnership). Calling it '유착' implies they are doing something illegal.
Mistake 2: Physical Attachment
If you are gluing two pieces of paper together, you use '접착' (jeopchak). If you use '유착', it sounds like the paper is growing together like biological tissue or participating in a political scandal.

Incorrect: 우리 회사는 고객과 유착하고 있습니다. (We are colluding with our customers - Sounds like a crime!) Correct: 우리 회사는 고객과 밀착 소통하고 있습니다. (We are in close communication with our customers.)

Another mistake is using '유착' for a one-time secret agreement. For a specific, one-off secret deal, 결탁 (Gyeoltak) or 담합 (Damhap) are often better. '유착' implies a long-term, structural state where the two entities have become inseparable. Think of '유착' as a condition, whereas '결탁' is an action.

To master 유착, you must distinguish it from its synonyms. Each has a specific nuance that changes the tone of your sentence.

결탁 (Gyeoltak) - Collusion/League
Focuses on the act of joining forces for an evil purpose. '유착' is the state of being stuck; '결탁' is the act of teaming up.
담합 (Damhap) - Price Fixing/Cartel
Specifically used in business for companies agreeing to fix prices or rig bids. It is a narrower, more technical term than '유착'.
밀착 (Milchak) - Close Contact
Physical closeness or intimate relationship. Usually neutral or positive. Used for 'tight-fitting' clothes or 'close' reporting.
공모 (Gongmo) - Conspiracy
The legal term for planning a crime together. While '유착' describes the relationship, '공모' describes the shared criminal intent.

In a medical context, the alternative might be 착생 (Chaksaeng) (implantation) or 접합 (Jeophap) (joining), but these are technical terms for different processes. '유착' remains the standard term for post-surgical adhesions. Understanding these differences allows you to choose the exact word for the level of 'stuckness' or 'corruption' you wish to describe.

Comparison: '결탁' is a handshake in a dark alley; '유착' is two people sharing the same skin.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

Even though it contains the character for 'healing' (癒), in modern usage, it almost always refers to something unhealthy or corrupt.

発音ガイド

UK /ju.tɕʰak/
US /ju.tʃʰæk/
Stress is equal on both syllables, though the second syllable '착' feels more impactful due to the final consonant.
韻が合う語
부착 (Buchak - attachment) 도착 (Dochak - arrival) 정착 (Jeongchak - settlement) 밀착 (Milchak - close contact) 집착 (Jipchak - obsession) 결착 (Gyeolchak - conclusion) 착착 (Chak-chak - steadily) 세착 (Sechak - washing)
よくある間違い
  • Pronouncing 'Chak' without aspiration (sounds like Jak).
  • Confusing it with 'Yu-ja' (citron).
  • Not closing the 'k' sound (Batchim) correctly.

難易度

読解 4/5

Requires understanding of Hanja-based academic vocabulary.

ライティング 4/5

Must be used carefully due to negative connotations.

スピーキング 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward but usage is formal.

リスニング 4/5

Often spoken quickly in news contexts.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

붙다 관계 정치 경제 수술

次に学ぶ

결탁 담합 비리 부패 박리

上級

카르텔 낙하산 인사 정경유착의 고리

知っておくべき文法

Passive -되다

유착되다 (to become adhered)

Noun + 간의 (between)

기업과 정치인 간의 유착

-(으)로 인한 (due to)

유착으로 인한 통증

-기 위해 (in order to)

유착을 방지하기 위해

-ㄴ/은 채 (in the state of)

장기가 유착된 채로

レベル別の例文

1

두 종이가 유착되었어요.

The two papers are stuck together.

Simple passive state.

2

유착은 나쁜 거예요.

Collusion is bad.

Subject + adjective.

3

몸 안에 유착이 있어요.

There is an adhesion in the body.

Existence pattern.

4

정치와 경제의 유착.

Collusion of politics and economy.

Noun phrase.

5

유착을 조심하세요.

Be careful of collusion.

Imperative form.

6

그들은 유착 관계예요.

They are in a collusive relationship.

Descriptive sentence.

7

유착은 아파요.

Adhesion hurts.

Simple adjective.

8

유착이 생겼어요.

An adhesion has formed.

Past tense of 'to occur'.

1

수술 후에 장기가 유착될 수 있습니다.

Organs can adhere after surgery.

-ㄹ 수 있다 (can/possibility).

2

부정한 유착은 사회를 병들게 합니다.

Corrupt collusion makes society sick.

-게 하다 (causative).

3

그 회사는 정부와 유착되어 있어요.

That company is colluding with the government.

-어 있다 (state of being).

4

뉴스에서 유착 소식을 들었어요.

I heard news about collusion on the news.

Past tense.

5

유착을 막기 위해 법이 필요해요.

Laws are needed to prevent collusion.

-기 위해 (in order to).

6

의사가 유착을 확인했습니다.

The doctor confirmed the adhesion.

Object marker usage.

7

이것은 단순한 협력이 아니라 유착입니다.

This is not simple cooperation, but collusion.

-이 아니라 (not A but B).

8

유착 관계를 끊는 것은 어렵습니다.

Breaking a collusive relationship is difficult.

Gerund (-는 것).

1

정경유착은 한국 경제의 오랜 문제입니다.

Politics-business collusion is a long-standing problem in the Korean economy.

Topic marker focus.

2

수술 부위가 유착되지 않도록 주의해야 합니다.

Care must be taken so the surgery site does not adhere.

-지 않도록 (so that not).

3

경찰과 범죄 조직의 유착이 드러났습니다.

Collusion between the police and criminal organizations was revealed.

Passive discovery.

4

유착된 조직을 떼어내는 수술을 받았습니다.

I had surgery to separate the adhered tissue.

Participle form (유착된).

5

기업들이 서로 유착하여 가격을 올렸습니다.

Companies colluded with each other to raise prices.

-하여 (and then/reason).

6

그 정치인은 유착 의혹을 부인했습니다.

The politician denied allegations of collusion.

Abstract noun usage.

7

과거의 유착 관행을 청산해야 합니다.

We must liquidate past collusive practices.

-해야 합니다 (obligation).

8

유착이 심하면 통증이 유발될 수 있습니다.

If adhesion is severe, pain can be induced.

Conditional (-(으)면).

1

검찰은 고위 공직자와 건설사 간의 유착 관계를 집중 수사하고 있다.

The prosecution is intensively investigating the collusive relationship between high-ranking officials and construction firms.

Present progressive (-고 있다).

2

이 질환은 척추 신경의 유착으로 인해 발생합니다.

This disease occurs due to the adhesion of spinal nerves.

-로 인해 (due to).

3

시민 단체는 정부에 유착 방지 대책을 요구했다.

Civil society groups demanded anti-collusion measures from the government.

Dative marker (정부에).

4

영화는 권력 기관 내의 뿌리 깊은 유착을 고발한다.

The movie denounces the deep-rooted collusion within power institutions.

Metaphorical 'roots'.

5

유착 방지제를 사용하여 수술 후 부작용을 줄입니다.

Anti-adhesion agents are used to reduce post-operative side effects.

Instrumental marker (-를 사용하여).

6

그들의 유착은 공정한 경쟁을 저해하는 요소이다.

Their collusion is a factor that hinders fair competition.

Defining a concept.

7

언론은 권력과의 유착을 경계해야 한다.

The press must be wary of collusion with power.

-해야 한다 (necessity).

8

유착이 진행되면서 장기의 기능이 저하되었습니다.

As the adhesion progressed, the function of the organs declined.

-면서 (while/as).

1

토착 세력과의 유착은 지방 자치의 투명성을 위협한다.

Collusion with local forces threatens the transparency of local autonomy.

Complex subject phrase.

2

심막염의 결과로 심장과 폐 사이의 유착이 관찰되었다.

Adhesion between the heart and lungs was observed as a result of pericarditis.

Scientific observation.

3

이 보고서는 정경유착의 역사적 변천 과정을 분석하고 있다.

This report analyzes the historical transition process of politics-business collusion.

Academic register.

4

감사원은 공공 기관의 유착 비리를 적발해 냈다.

The Board of Audit and Inspection detected corruption stemming from collusion in public institutions.

Compound verb (적발해 내다).

5

유착성 관절낭염은 흔히 '오십견'이라고 불립니다.

Adhesive capsulitis is commonly called 'frozen shoulder' (O-sip-gyeon).

Passive naming convention.

6

로비스트와 입법자 사이의 유착은 민주주의의 근간을 흔든다.

Collusion between lobbyists and legislators shakes the very foundation of democracy.

Powerful metaphorical verb.

7

수술 중 유착 박리술을 시행하여 유연성을 회복시켰다.

Adhesiolysis was performed during surgery to restore flexibility.

Technical medical term (박리술).

8

그들은 유착 관계를 은폐하기 위해 차명 계좌를 사용했다.

They used borrowed-name accounts to conceal their collusive relationship.

Purpose clause (-기 위해).

1

구조적인 유착은 단발적인 수사만으로는 근절하기 어렵다.

Structural collusion is difficult to eradicate through one-off investigations alone.

Emphasis particle (-만으로는).

2

신자유주의 체제 하에서의 국가와 자본의 유착을 비판하는 논문이다.

This is a thesis criticizing the collusion between the state and capital under the neoliberal regime.

Complex sociopolitical terminology.

3

유착 부위의 미세한 혈관들이 복잡하게 얽혀 있었다.

Microscopic blood vessels in the adhesion area were intricately intertwined.

Descriptive detail.

4

사법부와 행정부의 유착은 삼권분립의 원칙을 정면으로 위배한다.

Collusion between the judiciary and the executive branches directly violates the principle of the separation of powers.

Legal principle discussion.

5

유착의 고착화는 사회적 유동성을 저해하는 치명적인 요인이다.

The solidification of collusion is a fatal factor that hinders social mobility.

Nominalization (고착화).

6

만성적인 유착으로 인해 해부학적 구조가 완전히 변형되었다.

The anatomical structure was completely deformed due to chronic adhesion.

Passive transformation.

7

그의 소설은 인간 소외와 권력 유착의 메커니즘을 심도 있게 탐구한다.

His novel deeply explores the mechanisms of human alienation and power collusion.

Literary analysis.

8

유착 관계의 투명한 공개만이 신뢰 회복의 유일한 길이다.

Only the transparent disclosure of collusive relationships is the only way to restore trust.

Exclusive focus (-만이).

類義語

결탁 밀착 담합 유대

よく使う組み合わせ

정경유착
유착 관계
장 유착
유착 의혹
유착 방지
권경유착
유착되다
유착을 끊다
유착 심화
유착성

よく使うフレーズ

유착의 고리

— The chain/cycle of collusion. Often used when talking about breaking corrupt ties.

유착의 고리를 끊는 것이 급선무다.

검은 유착

— Dark/shadowy collusion. Emphasizes the illegal nature.

검은 유착의 실체가 드러났다.

유착 비리

— Corruption stemming from collusion.

유착 비리에 연루된 공무원.

고질적 유착

— Chronic, long-standing collusion.

이 지역의 고질적 유착 문제.

부적절한 유착

— Inappropriate collusion.

기업과 심사위원의 부적절한 유착.

유착 가능성

— Possibility of collusion.

유착 가능성을 배제할 수 없다.

유착 현상

— The phenomenon of adhesion/collusion.

수술 후 흔히 나타나는 유착 현상.

유착 부위

— The area where adhesion has occurred.

유착 부위를 세밀하게 살피다.

유착 혐의

— Suspicions/charges of collusion.

유착 혐의로 구속되었다.

민관유착

— Collusion between the private sector and the government.

민관유착은 공공 사업의 질을 낮춘다.

よく混同される語

유착 vs 밀착

Milchak is 'close contact' (often good); Yuchak is 'unhealthy fusion' (bad).

유착 vs 결탁

Gyeoltak is the 'act' of colluding; Yuchak is the 'state' of being fused.

유착 vs 접착

Jeopchak is physical 'gluing'; Yuchak is biological 'growing together' or social 'collusion'.

慣用句と表現

"한통속이 되다"

— To be in the same gang/bucket. Used to describe people colluding together.

그들은 이미 한통속이 되어 우리를 속였다.

Informal
"악의 축"

— Axis of evil. Sometimes used to describe the core of a collusive relationship.

정경유착은 부패의 악의 축이다.

Formal
"그 나물에 그 밥"

— The same side dish and the same rice. Used when two things are equally bad and stuck together.

유착된 그들은 그 나물에 그 밥이다.

Informal
"악어와 악어새"

— The crocodile and the Egyptian plover. Refers to a symbiotic (often corrupt) relationship.

정치인과 건설사는 악어와 악어새 관계다.

Neutral
"바늘 가는 데 실 간다"

— Where the needle goes, the thread follows. Describes inseparable (collusive) entities.

그 두 회사는 유착되어 바늘 가는 데 실 가듯 움직인다.

Neutral
"도긴개긴"

— Six of one, half a dozen of the other. Used when two colluding parties are equally responsible.

누가 더 나쁜지 따지는 건 도긴개긴이다.

Informal
"그들만의 리그"

— A league of their own. Refers to an exclusive, collusive circle.

그들의 유착은 그들만의 리그를 만들었다.

Neutral
"꼬리가 길면 밟힌다"

— If the tail is long, it will be stepped on. Meaning long-term collusion will eventually be caught.

오랜 유착도 결국 꼬리가 길면 밟히는 법이다.

Informal
"윗물이 맑아야 아랫물이 맑다"

— Only when the upper water is clear can the lower water be clear. Refers to high-level collusion affecting society.

고위층의 유착이 심하니 사회가 투명할 리 없다.

Neutral
"눈 가리고 아웅"

— Covering one's eyes and saying 'meow'. Used when collusion is poorly hidden.

그들의 해명은 눈 가리고 아웅 하는 식의 유착 은폐다.

Informal

間違えやすい

유착 vs 밀착

Both mean 'sticking together'.

Milchak is neutral/positive (e.g., a tight mask); Yuchak is negative (e.g., corruption).

마스크를 얼굴에 밀착하세요. (Correct) vs 마스크를 유착하세요. (Incorrect)

유착 vs 결탁

Both involve bad relationships.

Gyeoltak is a specific agreement; Yuchak is a structural, long-term bond.

그들은 서로 결탁하여 사기를 쳤다.

유착 vs 부착

Both mean 'attachment'.

Buchak is sticking something onto a surface (like a sticker).

게시판에 공고문을 부착했다.

유착 vs 착생

Medical terms.

Chaksaeng is implantation (positive, like an embryo); Yuchak is adhesion (negative).

수정란이 자궁에 착생했다.

유착 vs 담합

Both involve business corruption.

Damhap is specifically about price or market control.

건설사들이 입찰 담합을 했다.

文型パターン

B2

A와 B 사이의 유착 관계

경찰과 기업 사이의 유착 관계.

B2

[Body Part] 유착이 발생하다

폐 유착이 발생했습니다.

C1

유착의 고리를 끊다

우리는 유착의 고리를 끊어야 합니다.

C1

고질적인 [Noun] 유착

고질적인 정경유착.

B1

유착되지 않도록 주의하다

상처가 유착되지 않도록 주의하세요.

C2

유착의 고착화

유착의 고착화가 심각하다.

A2

유착은 나빠요

유착은 나빠요.

B2

유착 의혹을 수사하다

검찰이 유착 의혹을 수사합니다.

語族

名詞

유착 (adhesion/collusion)
유착물 (adhered material)
유착성 (adhesiveness)

動詞

유착되다 (to be adhered/colluded)
유착하다 (to adhere/collude)

形容詞

유착된 (adhered)
유착적 (collusive)

関連

정경유착
박리
결탁
밀착
부착

使い方

frequency

Common in News and Medicine; rare in daily casual conversation.

よくある間違い
  • Using '유착' for a good relationship. 협력 or 결속

    Yuchak implies corruption or pathology.

  • Using '유착' for gluing paper. 접착

    Yuchak is for biological or social fusion.

  • Confusing '유착' with '밀착'. 밀착 for close contact.

    Milchak is neutral; Yuchak is negative.

  • Spelling it as '유작'. 유착

    Yujak (유작) means a posthumous work of art.

  • Using '유착' as a standalone verb without '-하다/되다'. 유착되다

    Korean nouns need a verbalizer to function as verbs.

ヒント

Avoid Positive Contexts

Never use '유착' to mean 'strong teamwork.' Use '결속' or '협력' instead.

Post-Op Warning

In medical contexts, '유착' is a serious warning about tissues sticking together.

Scandal Vocabulary

Use '유착 의혹' when discussing suspected corruption in an essay.

Hanja Power

Knowing 'Chak' (着) means 'attach' helps you learn words like 부착, 밀착, and 정착.

Particle Choice

Use 'A와 B의 유착' to clearly state the two parties involved.

News Clues

If you hear '검찰' (prosecution) and '기업' (company), expect to hear '유착'.

Formal Tone

Use this word to raise your Korean level during presentations or debates.

State vs Action

Remember that '유착' is the 'state' of being stuck, not just the act of sticking.

Historical Context

Understand '정경유착' to understand Korean economic history.

U-A Rule

Unhealthy Attachment = 유착. Simple and effective.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'Yu' as 'You' and 'Chak' as 'Chalk'. If 'You' and a politician are stuck together like sticky 'Chalk' dust, that's 'Yu-chak'.

視覚的連想

Imagine two gears that are supposed to turn separately but have melted together into one useless lump.

Word Web

정경유착 의료 비리 부패 수술 흉터 결탁 조직

チャレンジ

Try to find one news article today in a Korean newspaper (like Naver News) that uses the word '유착' and determine if it is medical or political.

語源

From Hanja (Sino-Korean). 癒 (병 나을 유) meaning 'to heal' or 'recover' and 着 (붙을 착) meaning 'to attach' or 'stick'.

元の意味: Originally a medical term describing tissues that grow together during the healing process.

Sino-Korean

文化的な背景

Be careful when using this word about a specific person or company, as it implies criminal or unethical behavior and could be defamatory.

In English, we use 'collusion' or 'nepotism,' but '유착' captures both the physical 'stuckness' and the moral corruption.

The movie 'Inside Men' (내부자들) is a masterclass in portraying '유착'. Historical accounts of the 'Miracle on the Han River'. Medical dramas like 'Grey's Anatomy' (Korean dubbed version).

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Medical Diagnosis

  • 유착이 확인되었습니다
  • 유착 방지제
  • 유착 박리술
  • 장 유착

Political Scandal

  • 정경유착 의혹
  • 유착 관계를 청산하다
  • 부적절한 유착
  • 유착 비리 수사

Legal Proceedings

  • 유착 혐의
  • 증거 인멸과 유착
  • 유착을 입증하다
  • 유착 가능성

Historical Analysis

  • 유착의 역사
  • 구조적 유착
  • 유착의 폐해
  • 유착의 진화

Corporate Ethics

  • 업체와의 유착 금지
  • 유착 방지 가이드라인
  • 유착 제보
  • 유착 근절

会話のきっかけ

"최근 뉴스에서 본 정경유착 사건에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?"

"수술 후에 유착이 생기지 않으려면 어떻게 해야 하나요?"

"정치와 경제의 유착이 사회에 미치는 가장 큰 영향은 무엇일까요?"

"한국 영화에서 '유착'을 주제로 한 작품을 본 적이 있나요?"

"유착이라는 단어를 들으면 가장 먼저 떠오르는 이미지는 무엇인가요?"

日記のテーマ

사회에서 '유착'을 없애기 위해 가장 필요한 제도적 장치는 무엇이라고 생각하는지 서술하시오.

내가 의사라면 환자에게 '유착'의 위험성을 어떻게 설명할지 적어보세요.

정경유착이 없는 세상을 만들기 위해 시민들이 할 수 있는 노력은 무엇일까요?

우리 주변에서 볼 수 있는 '부적절한 유착'의 사례가 있다면 무엇인지 써보세요.

유착(癒着)의 한자 의미인 '나으면서 붙는다'는 점이 왜 부정적인 의미로 변했을지 추측해 보세요.

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, in modern usage, it is almost always negative. Medically, it's a complication. Socially, it's corruption.

It is the most common use of the word, referring to the corrupt bond between politics (정치) and economy (경제).

No. Use '단짝' or '친한 사이'. Calling friends '유착' sounds like they are criminals.

You use '유착'. For example, '장 유착' is 'intestinal adhesion'.

The opposite action is '박리' (separation/stripping).

It is a noun. To use it as a verb, you add '-되다' (to be) or '-하다' (to do).

Because it describes tissues sticking together *while* they are healing from a wound.

No, use '접착' for glue.

Yes, especially in legal thrillers and medical dramas.

It is quite formal (B2/C1 level). You'll see it in writing more than in casual speech.

自分をテスト 180 問

writing

Translate to Korean: 'The collusion between politics and business must be eradicated.'

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Translate to Korean: 'Organs adhered to each other after the surgery.'

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Write a sentence using '유착 의혹' (suspicion of collusion).

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Translate to Korean: 'To prevent adhesion, you should move your body.'

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Use '정경유착' in a sentence about history.

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Translate to Korean: 'There is a deep-rooted collusion in this industry.'

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writing

Describe '유착' in one Korean sentence for a learner.

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Translate to Korean: 'The prosecution is investigating the collusion.'

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Write a sentence using '유착 방지제'.

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Translate to Korean: 'Collusion threatens democracy.'

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writing

Translate to Korean: 'The two companies were in a collusive relationship.'

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Translate to Korean: 'Breaking the cycle of collusion is difficult.'

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Translate to Korean: 'Adhesion caused severe pain.'

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writing

Translate to Korean: 'The movie reveals the collusion of power.'

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writing

Translate to Korean: 'He denied the allegations of collusion.'

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Translate to Korean: 'Structural collusion is a social evil.'

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writing

Translate to Korean: 'Wait for the results of the collusion investigation.'

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writing

Translate to Korean: 'Adhesion of the lungs.'

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writing

Translate to Korean: 'The suspect admitted to the collusion.'

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writing

Translate to Korean: 'Transparency is the cure for collusion.'

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speaking

Explain '정경유착' in your own words in Korean.

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How would you tell a doctor your stomach hurts after surgery using '유착'?

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Pronounce correctly: '정경유착'.

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Give a synonym for '유착' in a social context.

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Use '유착 의혹' in a sentence about a news report.

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Explain why '유착' is bad for a country.

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Describe the physical state of '유착' using simple words.

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How do you say 'anti-adhesion agent'?

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Read this sentence aloud: '유착의 고리를 끊어야 합니다.'

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What is the opposite of '유착' in medicine?

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Roleplay: You are a reporter. Ask about collusion.

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Is '유착' positive? Explain why not.

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Use '유착되다' in a sentence about an injury.

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What does '정경' stand for?

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How do you say 'collusive relationship'?

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Express concern about social collusion.

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Explain '유착성 관절낭염' simply.

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Say 'break the cycle of collusion' in Korean.

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Use '부적절한' with '유착'.

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Why is '유착' used in medical dramas?

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Listen and choose the correct word: '정경( )은 한국의 고질병이다.'

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What did the doctor say? '수술 부위에 유착이 발견되었습니다.'

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Identify the topic: '검찰은 기업과의 유착 혐의로 그를 체포했다.'

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What is being prevented? '유착 방지제를 꼭 사용해 주세요.'

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Which relationship is mentioned? '경찰과 업소 간의 유착이 드러났다.'

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Listen for the verb: '장기가 서로 유착되었다.'

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What is the anchor talking about? '정경유착의 고리를 끊어야...'

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Is the tone positive or negative? '그들의 유착은 사회를 좀먹는다.'

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What is the medical condition? '유착성 관절낭염입니다.'

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Who is being investigated? '유착 비리에 연루된 고위 공직자.'

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What was denied? '유착 의혹을 전면 부인했습니다.'

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What is the cause of pain? '수술 후 유착 때문입니다.'

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What is the '고리' (ring/chain)? '유착의 고리'.

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Identify the field: '건설사와 공무원의 유착'.

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What is the noun form of 'to adhere'? '유착'.

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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about why '유착' is a problem in society.

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関連コンテンツ

politicsの関連語

공표하다

B2

To officially and publicly announce a law, result, or decision to everyone. It is a very formal term used by government bodies or large organizations.

권위

B1

命令を下したり決定を下したりする権限。また、特定の分野における専門的な知識や技術の高さ。

표방

B2

ある主義、方針、またはアイデンティティを公に主張または標榜すること。立場や目標を公然と宣言すること。

절충하다

B2

To reconcile different opinions, interests, or methods by finding a middle ground or combining the best parts of each.

결집

B2

特定の目的のために、分散しているもの、人、または力を1か所に集めたり集中させたりする行為。政治的または技術的な文脈でよく使われます。

합의

B2

議論の末に、互いの意見が一致すること。合意。

보수적

B2

既存の状態や制度を維持しようとする傾向。変化や革新に対して慎重なこと。

보수적이다

B2

保守的である;既存の伝統、制度、価値観を維持しようとする傾向があること。「彼は考え方が保守的だ。」 / 「保守的な投資戦略を選ぶ。」

통제

B1

The act of directing, restricting, or managing something or someone's behavior or a situation.

수렴하다

B2

「수렴하다」という動詞は、多様な意見や考えを統合して共通の理解に達することを意味します。また、数学では数値や値がある特定の数値にますます近づくことを指します。

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