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Usages of banchan
오늘 식당 반찬이 너무 짜서 물을 많이 마셨어.oneul sikdang banchani neomu jjaseo mureul manhi masyeosseo.
Today the side dishes at the restaurant were too salty, so I drank a lot of water.
오늘 식당 반찬이 맛있어서 밥을 더 먹었어요.oneul sikdang banchani masisseoseo babeul deo meogeosseoyo.
Today the side dishes at the restaurant were delicious, so I ate more rice.
국이랑 반찬이 맛있어요.gugirang banchani masisseoyo.
The soup and side dishes are delicious.
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