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한국어

This thesis aims to make clear the different meaning of five synonyms which are ‘부끄럽다(buggrubda), 창피하다(changpihada), 수줍다(sujubda), 쑥스럽다(sshukssrubda), 수치스럽다(suchisrubda).’ This study examines the sentences which the words ‘부끄럽다, 창피하다, 수줍다, 수치스럽다, 쑥스럽다.’ are used; that is, when and in which situation people use these words. ‘부끄럽다’ is widely used in both positive and negative situations. ‘창피하다’ is mostly used in negative situations and expresses external shame. It is related to the thinking of others and negative behavior of a doer. Also ‘수치스럽다’ is used in negative situation but it expresses internal shame. It is related to the thinking of a doer and damage of one's personality, honor, and a social position. ‘수줍다’, ‘쑥스럽다’ are used in positive situations and they are related to the person’s attitude and behavior. ‘수줍다’ is used to reveal the person’s character and it needs durability(a long time). On the other hand ‘쑥스럽다’ expresses the emotions of the moment. And it presupposes positive effects or results of a doer. But ‘수줍다’ is not. This thesis shows an effective order of those five words by stage and effective teaching methods when teachers instruct those words to Korean language learners who want to know the differences of the words and use the words in proper situations. words and use words properly the situations.