Explanation at your level:
You use 문건 for a document. Think of a paper with writing on it. It is for work or school. It is not a book, but a single paper or a file. You can hold it in your hand. Use it when you talk about important papers.
문건 is a formal word for a document. You use it in an office. If your boss gives you a paper to read, that is a 문건. It is more formal than 'paper.' You might say, 'Please check this document,' using the word 문건 to sound professional.
In an intermediate context, 문건 refers to official records. It is commonly used in news or business. When you have a report or a file that contains specific data, you call it a 문건. It carries a sense of authority and formality, distinguishing it from casual notes.
At the B2 level, you understand that 문건 often implies a document that serves as evidence or a record of a process. It is frequently used in collocations like 'leaked document' (문건 유출). The nuance here is the official nature of the content within the document.
Advanced learners recognize 문건 as a term often found in administrative or legal discourse. It suggests a document that has been processed, filed, or is subject to scrutiny. It is rarely used for personal letters, but rather for items that hold institutional or societal significance.
At the mastery level, 문건 serves as a precise noun for archival or bureaucratic material. It encompasses the physical or digital manifestation of information that has been codified. Its usage reflects a high register, often appearing in investigative journalism or historical analysis where the authenticity and content of the 'document' are paramount.
30秒でわかる単語
- 문건 means document or official paper.
- It is a formal, Sino-Korean word.
- Used commonly in business and news.
- Distinguish it from 물건 (object).
Hey there! Let's talk about 문건. In Korean, this word is your go-to term for documents or official papers. It’s not just any scrap of paper; it usually implies something with a bit of weight or importance.
You will often hear this in news reports or office settings. If someone says they found a 'secret 문건,' they mean they found a document that contains information that wasn't supposed to be public. It’s a very handy word for professional life!
The word 문건 is a Sino-Korean word, which means it comes from Chinese characters. The first character 문 (文) means 'writing' or 'script,' and the second character 건 (件) means 'item' or 'matter.'
Historically, this combination was used to categorize items of writing that were treated as distinct objects. Over time, it evolved from just 'a piece of writing' to specifically mean 'an official document or file' that requires attention or filing. It’s a classic example of how ancient characters adapt to modern office needs.
You should use 문건 when you are talking about formal documents. It is definitely more formal than just saying '종이' (paper) or '글' (writing).
Commonly, you will see it paired with verbs like 작성하다 (to write/draft) or 유출하다 (to leak). Because it sounds professional, it’s perfect for business emails, legal discussions, or describing news events. Don't use it for a casual grocery list; that would sound a bit too serious!
While 문건 is a technical noun, it appears in many set phrases. Here are a few:
- 문건을 작성하다: To draft a document.
- 문건을 검토하다: To review a document.
- 문건을 폐기하다: To destroy or shred a document.
- 문건이 유출되다: A document is leaked.
- 문건을 확보하다: To secure or obtain a document.
Grammatically, 문건 acts as a standard noun. You can attach particles like -이/가 or -을/를 directly to it.
Pronunciation-wise, it sounds like 'mun-geon.' Note the nasal 'ng' sound at the end of the first syllable. It rhymes with words like '운전' (driving) or '조건' (condition). Keep the 'n' sounds crisp to sound like a native speaker!
Fun Fact
The character '건' (件) originally referred to a 'piece' of something, which is why it is used in counting items.
Pronunciation Guide
Sounds like 'moon-gun' with a soft 'g'.
Similar to the UK, emphasis on the first syllable.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the 'ng' sound
- Confusing '문건' with '물건'
- Dropping the final 'n' sound
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy for intermediate learners.
Standard usage.
Formal tone.
Common in news.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
上級
Grammar to Know
Noun + 을/를 (Object Marker)
문건을 읽다
Noun + 이/가 (Subject Marker)
문건이 있다
Sino-Korean Nouns
문(文) + 건(件)
Examples by Level
이 문건을 보세요.
This document look at.
Object marker '을' used.
문건이 어디에 있나요?
Document where is?
Subject marker '이' used.
문건을 읽으세요.
Document read.
Imperative form.
문건이 많아요.
Documents many are.
Descriptive verb.
문건을 주세요.
Document give.
Polite request.
새 문건입니다.
New document is.
Copula '이다'.
문건을 찾아요.
Document looking for.
Present tense.
이것은 문건입니다.
This document is.
Formal sentence ending.
문건을 검토해 주세요.
이 문건은 중요합니다.
문건을 파일에 넣으세요.
어제 문건을 작성했어요.
문건을 복사해야 합니다.
문건이 책상 위에 있습니다.
그 문건을 가져오세요.
문건 내용을 확인했습니다.
비밀 문건이 유출되었습니다.
문건을 수정할 필요가 있습니다.
회의를 위해 문건을 준비했습니다.
이 문건은 법적 효력이 있습니다.
문건을 체계적으로 분류하세요.
그는 문건을 꼼꼼히 읽었습니다.
문건 내용을 요약해 주세요.
문건 보관 기간이 끝났습니다.
해당 문건은 기밀로 분류되었습니다.
문건의 진위 여부를 확인 중입니다.
문건을 바탕으로 보고서를 작성했다.
정부는 관련 문건을 공개했습니다.
문건에 서명하는 것을 잊지 마세요.
이 문건은 역사적 가치가 큽니다.
문건을 폐기하기 전에 복사본을 만드세요.
문건 속의 데이터가 일치하지 않습니다.
그 문건은 사건의 결정적인 증거가 되었다.
문건의 내용은 대중에게 큰 충격을 주었다.
문건을 조작하려는 시도가 발각되었다.
연구자는 고대 문건을 해독하는 데 성공했다.
문건의 형식적 요건을 충족해야 합니다.
그는 문건을 면밀히 분석하여 결론을 도출했다.
문건의 보존 상태가 매우 양호합니다.
문건을 통해 당시의 상황을 유추할 수 있다.
해당 문건은 시대적 담론을 반영하고 있다.
문건의 문체에서 당시의 관료주의가 엿보인다.
그는 문건을 통해 숨겨진 진실을 파헤쳤다.
문건은 단순한 기록을 넘어선 역사적 사료이다.
문건의 위조 여부를 감정하는 작업이 진행 중이다.
그 문건은 당대의 사회상을 투영하는 거울과 같다.
문건을 체계적으로 아카이빙하는 것이 중요하다.
문건의 행간을 읽는 능력이 필요하다.
よく使う組み合わせ
Idioms & Expressions
"문건을 뒤지다"
To search through documents.
그는 증거를 찾으려고 문건을 뒤졌다.
neutral"문건을 짜맞추다"
To fabricate or manipulate documents.
그들은 문건을 짜맞추어 거짓말을 했다.
formal"문건을 띄우다"
To circulate a document.
팀원들에게 관련 문건을 띄웠다.
casual"문건을 파기하다"
To destroy a document.
범죄 사실을 숨기려 문건을 파기했다.
formal"문건을 챙기다"
To take/bring a document.
회의 가기 전에 문건을 챙겨라.
casualEasily Confused
Sounds very similar.
물건 is an object, 문건 is a document.
물건을 사다 (buy an object) vs 문건을 읽다 (read a document).
Both mean document.
문서 is broader, 문건 is often more specific/official.
문서 작업 (document work) vs 비밀 문건 (secret document).
Both refer to papers.
서류 is general paperwork, 문건 is more like a specific file/report.
서류를 제출하다 (submit paperwork).
Both are records.
기록 is the act of recording or the record itself.
기록을 남기다 (leave a record).
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 문건 + 을/를 + Verb
나는 문건을 검토했다.
문건 + 이/가 + Verb
문건이 여기 있습니다.
비밀 + 문건 + Verb
비밀 문건을 찾았다.
문건 + 을/를 + 바탕으로 + Verb
문건을 바탕으로 결정했다.
문건 + 의 + Noun
문건의 내용이 사실이다.
語族
Nouns
Verbs
関連
How to Use It
7/10
Formality Scale
よくある間違い
문건 is for documents, not literature.
문건 is too formal for sticky notes.
They sound similar but have different meanings.
Korean nouns don't always need plural markers.
문건 usually implies a physical or formal file.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Put a document in your 'Moon' (Mun) 'Gun' (Geon) office.
When Native Speakers Use It
Use it when talking about work reports.
Cultural Insight
It reflects the importance of documentation in Korean corporate culture.
Grammar Shortcut
Attach -을 to make it an object.
Say It Right
Don't confuse the 'n' with 'l'.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't use it for objects (물건).
Did You Know?
It's a very common word in political news.
Study Smart
Read news headlines to see how it's used.
Register Check
Keep it for formal settings.
Rhyme Time
Rhyme it with '조건' to remember the sound.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Imagine a 'Moon' (Mun) 'Gun' (Geon) holding a secret document.
Visual Association
A file folder with a seal on it.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to say 'I need this document' in Korean using 문건.
語源
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Written item
文化的な背景
None, but using it in casual settings may sound like you are being overly stiff.
The concept of 'official documents' is universal in bureaucracy.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- 문건을 작성하다
- 문건을 검토하다
- 문건을 제출하다
News/Politics
- 문건 유출
- 문건 공개
- 문건 조작
Legal
- 증거 문건
- 문건 확보
- 문건 폐기
School/Study
- 문건 읽기
- 문건 요약
- 문건 정리
Conversation Starters
"어떤 문건을 검토하고 계세요?"
"이 문건의 내용이 무엇인가요?"
"비밀 문건을 본 적이 있나요?"
"문건을 어디에 보관하면 될까요?"
"중요한 문건을 잃어버렸어요."
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you had to deal with important paperwork.
Why do you think documents are important in a company?
Imagine you found a secret document. What would you do?
Compare the importance of digital files vs physical documents.
よくある質問
8 問No, 종이 is just paper, while 문건 is a document with content.
Usually no, '편지' is for letters.
It can be, but it's often used as a collective noun.
In news articles, office memos, and legal cases.
No, it is Sino-Korean.
It sounds a bit stiff, but you can if you are talking about work.
Yes, it can refer to a physical or digital file.
With a clear 'n' sound.
自分をテスト
이 ___을 읽으세요.
문건 is the document.
Which of these is a formal document?
문건 means document.
문건 is used for casual text messages.
It is formal.
Word
意味
Matching terms.
Standard polite request.
비밀 ___이 유출되었다.
Documents are leaked.
문건 is a synonym for 'book'.
It is for documents.
What is the best verb for 문건?
You write/draft documents.
Formal sentence structure.
Word
意味
Matching formal terms.
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Summary
문건 is your professional term for important documents, essential for any formal Korean setting.
- 문건 means document or official paper.
- It is a formal, Sino-Korean word.
- Used commonly in business and news.
- Distinguish it from 물건 (object).
Memory Palace Trick
Put a document in your 'Moon' (Mun) 'Gun' (Geon) office.
When Native Speakers Use It
Use it when talking about work reports.
Cultural Insight
It reflects the importance of documentation in Korean corporate culture.
Grammar Shortcut
Attach -을 to make it an object.
例文
중요한 문건을 잘 보관해야 합니다.
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