명분

myeongbun · [명분]

moral duty · cause · justification · reason

nounAdvanced

Meanings

  1. moral duty; causeA duty that a person is supposed to fulfill according to his/her social status or stance.
  2. justification; reasonA reason or excuse that one puts forward or cites for doing something.

Written Forms

명분Hangul
名分Hanja

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