English Explanatory Dictionary

Korean age

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An age system where a person is considered one year old at birth, and adds one to their age every January 1st. It was formerly used in several East Asian countries.
  2. One's age under this system.

Word forms

Korean age Korean ages

Etymology

The age system was officially used in South Korea until 2023.

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