WORDROW Korean Idioms 잔뼈가 굵어지다 [굳다] Possible alternative: “굳다” · Usage not verified
- Form listed in the dictionary: 잔뼈가 굵어지다[굳다]
- 잔뼈가 굵어지다
- 잔뼈가 굳다 Unverified form
English rendering grow up or come of age Literal translation: “the small bones grow thick [harden]”
Meaning 1
어려서부터 일정한 곳에서 자라나다.
To grow up in a particular place from childhood.
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Meaning 2
한몫을 맡아서 할 만큼 어른으로 자라다.
To grow into an adult capable of taking responsibility for a share of work.
Dictionary example 1
그 아이는 벌써 잔뼈가 굵어졌다.
That child has already grown up.
Meaning 3
어떤 사람의 거둠을 받아서 자라나다.
To grow up under someone’s care.
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