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필자 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Think of 필자 (pil-ja) as splitting into “필” resembling “pen” (a tool for writing) and “자” meaning “person,” which together hint at a person who writes.
• Associate the sound “pil-ja” with “pen” and “author” in English.

Explanation:
• 필자 means “writer” or “author” in a formal context. It is commonly used in official writings, academic papers, and journalistic articles to denote the person who has composed the text.

Words with Similar Meanings:
• 작가 (jak-ga) – typically refers to a creative writer or novelist.
• 저자 (jeo-ja) – specifically indicates the author of a written work.

Alternate Meanings:
• 필자 does not have a well-known slang meaning; it is mostly used in formal or literary contexts.

Example Sentences:
• “책의 필자는 유명한 소설가이다.”
 Romanized: “Chaek-ui pilja-neun yumyeonghan soseolga-ida.”
 English: “The book's writer is a famous novelist.”

• “기사의 필자는 독자에게 명확하게 자신의 의견을 전달했다.”
 Romanized: “Gisa-ui pilja-neun dokja-ege myeonghwakage jasin-ui uigyeon-eul jeondalhaetda.”
 English: “The article's writer clearly conveyed his opinion to the readers.”

• “이번 연구 논문의 필자는 많은 자료를 참고하였다.”
 Romanized: “Ibeon yeon-gu nonmun-ui pilja-neun manheun jaryo-reul chamgohaetda.”
 English: “The writer of this research paper referenced a lot of materials.”

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