Korean abbreviations · 39
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- 진사jinsaShort for ‘진짜 사나이’.Short for MBC's ‘진짜 사나이’, a variety show where guests experience military life.
- 진순jinsunA shortened name for the mild version of Jin Ramen.A shortened name for the mild version of Jin Ramen.
- 지파라치jiparachiReward-seeking subway-violation reporterReporting illegal acts on the subway for a reward, or someone who does so.
- 집방jipbangA show about decorating homes, including furniture arrangement and interior design.A show about decorating homes, including furniture arrangement and interior design.
- 집관jipgwanWatching a sports event, performance, or similar event at home instead of attending in person.Watching a sports event, performance, or similar event at home instead of attending in person.
- 집행위jiphaengwiExecutive committeeA shortened name for 집행 위원회, meaning an executive committee.
- 지뺏jippaetAn expression used when someone feels another person is taking away an online acquaintance.An expression used when someone feels another person is taking away an online acquaintance.
- 집시법jipsibeopAssemblies and demonstrations lawShort for the law on assemblies and demonstrations.
- 지산jisanA shortened name for a knowledge industry center.A shortened name for a knowledge industry center.
- 지우학jiuhakA shortened name for the drama ‘지금 우리 학교는’.A shortened name for the drama ‘지금 우리 학교는’.
- 짜계치jjagyechiA combination of jjajang instant noodles topped with egg and cheese.A combination of jjajang instant noodles topped with egg and cheese.
- 짬짜볶jjamjjabokA collective abbreviation for jjamppong, jjajangmyeon, and fried rice.A collective abbreviation for jjamppong, jjajangmyeon, and fried rice.
- 짠테크jjantechBuilding savings through small economiesA money-management approach that cuts expenses and steadily saves small amounts to build a larger sum.
- 짧치jjapchiShort for a short skirt.Short for a short skirt.
- 찐팬jjinfanA devoted fan or loyal customerA true fan. It can also refer to a customer who repeatedly and consistently uses a product or service.
- 찐텐jjintenGenuine excitement or high spirits rather than a manufactured reaction.Genuine excitement or high spirits rather than a manufactured reaction.
- 좋반jobanA social-media abbreviation for returning a like.A social-media abbreviation for returning a like.
- 조동jodongPeople who stayed at the same postpartum care center around the same time.People who stayed at the same postpartum care center around the same time.
- 족강jokgangShort for a lecture said to pinpoint key material likely to appear on an exam.Short for a lecture said to pinpoint key material likely to appear on an exam.
- 졸백jolbaekBecoming unemployed immediately after graduation, or a graduate in that situation.Becoming unemployed immediately after graduation, or a graduate in that situation.
- 졸사jolsaA shortened term for a graduation photo.A shortened term for a graduation photo.
- 좋못사jommotsaAn expression meaning one loves something beyond merely liking it.An expression meaning one loves something beyond merely liking it.
- 종금jonggeumComprehensive financeA shortened form of 종합 금융, meaning comprehensive finance.
- 종금사jonggeumsaComprehensive financial companyA shortened form of 종합금융사, meaning a comprehensive financial company.
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