Korean abbreviations · 38
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- 즐여긍jeulyeogeungAn abbreviation expressing a cheerful, relaxed, and positive approach to life.An abbreviation expressing a cheerful, relaxed, and positive approach to life.
- 증안jeunganStock-market stabilizationA shortened term for 증시 안정, meaning stock-market stabilization.
- JEXIMjeximExport-Import Bank of JapanA Roman-letter abbreviation for 일본수출입은행 (Export-Import Bank of Japan) used in the article of the time.
- JFAjfaJapanese football associationAn English abbreviation for 일본 축구 협회, the Japanese football association.
- 지아르티jiareutiGuided rapid transitElectric, rubber-tired transport combining features of buses and trains.
- 지방대jibangdaeRegional universityA shortened term for 지방 대학교, meaning a regional university.
- 지붕킥jibungkikSitcom-title abbreviationA shortened name for MBC’s sitcom 지붕뚫고 하이킥.
- 지대jidaeShortened form of 제대로An internet expression shortening 제대로.
- 지거국jigeogukA shortened term for regional flagship national universities.A shortened term for regional flagship national universities.
- 지규너jigyuneoA student applying to university through a regional balance admissions track.A student applying to university through a regional balance admissions track.
- 지헤중jihejungA shortened title for the drama ‘지금, 헤어지는 중입니다’.A shortened title for the drama ‘지금, 헤어지는 중입니다’.
- 지재권jijaegwonIntellectual property rightsA shortened form of 지적 재산권, meaning intellectual property rights.
- 지자제jijajeLocal self-government systemA shortened term for 지방 자치 제도, meaning the local self-government system.
- 직밴jikbaenBand of working adultsA music band made up of working adults.
- 직캠jikcamA fan-recorded performance videoShort for 직접 찍은 캠코더 영상, referring to footage someone records themselves at a performance or similar event.
- 직구jikguBuying directly from overseasBuying foreign products directly from an overseas online store and receiving them through international shipping.
- 직관jikgwanWatching live in personWatching a game or performance at the venue in person.
- 직찍jikjjikShort for a photo taken personally. In the source report, it refers to photos taken directly by fans.Short for a photo taken personally. In the source report, it refers to photos taken directly by fans.
- 직시생jiksisaengSomeone preparing for civil-service exams while holding a job.Someone preparing for civil-service exams while holding a job.
- 직테크jiktekeuStrategic career managementGathering information on desired employers and managing one’s career to increase expertise and market value.
- 질본jilbonA shortened name for ‘질병관리본부’, Korea’s disease control and prevention headquarters.A shortened name for ‘질병관리본부’, Korea’s disease control and prevention headquarters.
- 질병청jilbyeongcheongA shortened name for ‘질병관리청’, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.A shortened name for ‘질병관리청’, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.
- 지못미jimotmiSorry I couldn't protect youAn expression of regret toward someone or something you could not help or that experienced something unfortunate.
- 진매jinmaeA shortened name for the spicy version of Jin Ramen.A shortened name for the spicy version of Jin Ramen.
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