근

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近

Meaning: Near, recent, close, intimate

• 친근(하다) <親近> - To be close, familiar
• 근처 - Neighborhood, vicinity
• 최근 - The latest, most recent

勤

Meaning: Diligent, work, atentive

• 근무(하다) <勤務> - Service, work
• 출근(하다) - Going to work
• 퇴근(하다) - Getting off work
• 결근(하다) <缺勤> - Absence (work)

筋

Meaning: Muscles, tendons

• 근육 <筋肉> - Muscle
• 근육 운동 <筋肉運動> - Muscular movement
• 근육 주사 <筋肉注射> - An intramuscular injection

根

Meaning: Root

• 당근 - Carrot
• 근거 - Basis
• 근본 - Foundation, Basis