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Usages of jakge
전화할 때마다 목소리가 작게 들려.jeonhwahal ttaemada moksoriga jakge deullyeo.
Whenever I call, the voice sounds quiet.
조금만 작게 말해 주세요.jogeumman jakge malhae juseyo.
Please speak a little more quietly.
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