-ji

British

/ -dziː /

suffix

a suffix placed after a person's name or title as a mark of respect

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Etymology

Origin of -ji

Hindi

Example Sentences

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"The court finds that the intention was to paralyse the assembly for a considerable period," Ji told the Seoul Central District Court.

From Barron's

His actions fundamentally damaged South Korea's democracy and deserves a harsh punishment, presiding judge Ji Gwi-yeon told the court.

From BBC

She grinned as she explained that some sculptures of famed Buddhist monk Ji Gong even showed him smiling on one side of his face and frowning on the other.

From Barron's

Ji Seung-ryeol, 41, prides himself on his sense of fashion.

From BBC

But Ji, the 41-year-old fashion enthusiast who lived through the so-called golden era, tells a different version of that story.

From BBC

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