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금기
Refers to a prohibition based on social or religious customs. In mythology, breaking a taboo often leads to divine punishment.
Examples in context
신화 속 주인공은 금기를 깨고 말았다
The protagonist in the myth ended up breaking the taboo
그 마을에는 외부인에 대한 금기가 존재한다
A taboo against outsiders exists in that village
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