안내장

Korean

Etymology

Sino-Korean word from 案內狀, from 案內 (“guidance”) + 狀 (“letter, document”), with compound/genitive tensing applied.

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [ˈa̠(ː)nnɛt͡ɕ͈a̠ŋ] ~ [ˈa̠(ː)nne̞t͡ɕ͈a̠ŋ]
• Phonetic hangul: [안(ː)내짱/안(ː)네짱]
  • Though still prescribed in Standard Korean, most speakers in both Koreas no longer distinguish vowel length.

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	annaejang
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	annaejang
McCune–Reischauer?	annaechang
Yale Romanization?	ānnayqcang

Noun

안내장 • (annaejang) (hanja 案內狀)

1. letter of notice, information, or advice
2. letter of invitation