사과沙果 / 謝過
sagwa
A Korean wordplay trope built on the homophones 사과, meaning “apple,” and 사과, meaning “apology.” A character may offer an apple while avoiding, attempting, or joking about a spoken …
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라면
ramyeon
Korean noodles, especially instant noodles, and the basis of the famous line “라면 먹고 갈래?” meaning “Do you want to stay and eat ramyeon?” In romantic contexts, the invitation can i…
Open term →썸
sseom
The ambiguous stage in which two people show mutual romantic interest and behave as though something is developing, but they have not clearly defined themselves as a couple.
Open term →撒娇撒嬌
sājiāo
A Chinese expression for using a deliberately cute, soft, clingy, coy, or mildly childish manner to seek affection, reassurance, forgiveness, help, or compliance from someone close.
Open term →대박
daebak
A Korean noun for a major success or jackpot that is also used as an informal exclamation meaning something like “Amazing,” “Wow,” or “That is incredible.”
Open term →아이고
aigo
A flexible Korean exclamation used for fatigue, pain, frustration, surprise, sympathy, worry, relief, or affectionate exasperation.
Open term →어머
eomeo
A Korean exclamation of surprise, shock, admiration, concern, or sudden realization, conventionally associated more often with female speakers.
Open term →진짜
jinjja
A common Korean word meaning “real” or “genuine,” also used adverbially or as a reaction meaning “really,” “seriously,” or “for real?”
Open term →화이팅
hwaiting
A Korean expression of encouragement meaning “You can do it,” “Good luck,” “Stay strong,” or “Let’s go.”
Open term →어떡해
eotteokhae
A Korean expression meaning “What should I do?”, “What are we going to do?”, or “Oh no,” usually said when the speaker is worried, overwhelmed, or confronted with a problem.
Open term →제발
jebal
A Korean adverb used to make an urgent request or plea, often translated as “please,” “I beg you,” or, in frustration, “for goodness’ sake.”
Open term →아이씨
aissi
An informal Korean exclamation of annoyance, frustration, anger, or disbelief, often heard as “aish” by non-Korean viewers.
Open term →알았어
arasseo
An informal Korean response meaning “Okay,” “I understand,” “I got it,” or “Fine.”
Open term →보고 싶어
bogo sipeo
An informal Korean expression literally meaning “I want to see [you]” and commonly used to mean “I miss you.”
Open term →수고했어요
sugohaesseoyo
A polite Korean expression acknowledging that someone worked hard, made an effort, or completed something demanding.
Open term →하지 마
haji ma
An informal Korean command meaning “Don’t do it,” “Stop,” or “Do not behave that way.”
Open term →가지 마
gaji ma
An informal Korean plea or command meaning “Don’t go” or “Do not leave.”
Open term →좋아해
joahae
An informal Korean expression meaning “I like [you/it/them],” with the object often omitted when context makes it clear.
Open term →사랑해
saranghae
An informal Korean expression meaning “I love you,” with the person loved usually omitted because the context is understood.
Open term →심쿵
simkung
Korean slang for a sudden heart-thumping reaction caused by attraction, excitement, shock, or an emotionally powerful moment.
Open term →약속約束
yaksok
A Korean noun meaning a promise, appointment, agreement, or arranged plan, depending on context.
Open term →첫사랑
cheotsarang
A Korean noun for one’s first experience of romantic love or the person who was one’s first love.
Open term →짝사랑
jjaksarang
A Korean noun for loving or having romantic feelings for someone who does not return those feelings or does not know about them.
Open term →告白
gàobái
An open declaration or confession; in modern romance dialogue, it commonly refers to telling someone directly that one has romantic feelings for them.
Open term →괜찮아
gwaenchana
An informal Korean expression meaning “It is okay,” “I am okay,” “Are you okay?”, or “Never mind,” depending on tone and context.
Open term →고마워
gomawo
An informal Korean expression meaning “Thank you” or “Thanks.”
Open term →미안해
mianhae
An informal Korean expression meaning “I’m sorry.”
Open term →운명運命
unmyeong
A Korean noun meaning fate or destiny: the course of events understood as predetermined, unavoidable, or profoundly meaningful.
Open term →범인犯人
beomin
The person who committed a crime or wrongful act; commonly translated in mysteries as the culprit or perpetrator.
Open term →증거證據
jeunggeo
Evidence or proof used to establish what happened, support a claim, identify an offender, or demonstrate guilt or innocence.
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