세자

Korean

Etymology 1

Sino-Korean word from 世子

Noun

세자 • (seja)

  1. (In independent state) A son of king, who is to be heir or successor of a royal monarchy; crown prince

Synonyms
  • 동궁 (donggung)
  • 왕세자 (wangseja)
  • (in imperial state) 황태자 (hwangtaeja)

Derived terms
  • 세자빈 (sejabin)

Etymology 2

Sino-Korean word from 洗 (“to wash”) + 者 (“person”)

Noun

세자 • (seja)

  1. baptist

Derived terms

영세자 (yeongseja)

Etymology 3

Sino-Korean word from 細 (“to be thin”) + 字 (“character”)

Noun

세자 • (seja)

  1. A tiny and slender character.

Synonyms

잔글씨 (jan-geulssi)

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