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Usages of jikjeop
도서관 책은 직접 제때 반납해야 해.doseogwan chaegeun jikjeop jettae bannaphaeya hae.
You must return library books yourself on time.
사장님이 계산도 직접 도와주셨어.sajangnimi gyesando jikjeop dowajusyeosseo.
The boss even helped with the payment personally.
선풍기 리모컨을 못 찾아서 직접 버튼을 눌렀어.seonpunggi rimokeoneul mos chajaseo jikjeop beoteuneul nulleosseo.
I couldn’t find the fan remote control, so I pressed the button myself.
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