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Usages of o
5층까지 가려면 계단을 이용하거나 엘리베이터를 타는 게 편해요.5cheungkkaji garyeomyeon gyedaneul iyonghageona ellibeiteoreul taneun ge pyeonhaeyo.
To go to the fifth floor, it’s convenient to use the stairs or take the elevator.
지금 5분밖에 없어요.jigeum 5bunbakke eobseoyo.
I only have five minutes now.
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