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Usages of jeongrihada
점원이 자리를 정리하느라 늦게 왔어.jeomwoni jarireul jeongrihaneura neutge wasseo.
The clerk came late because they were tidying the seats.
저는 저녁을 먹고 나서 식탁을 정리해요.jeoneun jeonyeogeul meokgo naseo siktageul jeongrihaeyo.
After eating dinner, I tidy up the dining table.
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