송쿠

Korean

Etymology

Probably ultimately from Manchu or Jurchen. Compare Manchu ᠰᡳᠩᡤᡝᡵᡳ (singgeri).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [sʰo̞ŋkʰu]
• Phonetic hangul: [송쿠]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	songku
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	songku
McCune–Reischauer?	songk'u
Yale Romanization?	songkhwu

Noun

송쿠 • (songku)

1. (ginseng-harvesters' cant) mouse, rat

   Synonym: (non-cant) 쥐 (jwi)