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Korean idiom Establish oneself; take root in one's mind

Idioms linked to “자리01” · Linked dictionary word

자리 (를) The part “를” may be omitted. 잡다

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  • 자리를 잡다
  • 자리 잡다

English rendering Establish oneself; take root in one's mind Literal translation: “Take a place”

Meaning 1

일정한 지위나 공간을 차지하다.

Occupy a certain position or space.

Dictionary example 1

그는 오랜 노력 끝에 자기 분야에서 자리를 잡게 되었다.

After long effort, he established himself in his field.

Dictionary example 2

씨앗은 돌 틈에 자리를 잡고 뿌리를 내리고 있었다.

The seed settled between stones and was taking root.
Meaning 2

생각이 마음속에 뿌리를 박은 듯 계속 남아 있다.

Have a thought remain as though rooted in one's heart.

Dictionary example 1

아무리 용서하려 해도 마음 깊이 자리 잡은 미움은 쉽게 사라지지 않는다.

However hard one tries to forgive, hatred rooted deep in the heart does not easily vanish.

Dictionary example 2

어느새 그녀의 마음속에 그에 대한 사랑이 자리 잡기 시작했다.

Before she knew it, love for him had begun taking root in her heart.

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“자리를 잡다” — Establish oneself; take root in one's mind: Occupy a certain position or space.
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