Korean slang, explained in English · 50

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• 근본이즘geunbonijeumA renewed focus on lasting valuesA tendency to focus on enduring values and traditions amid rapidly changing trends.
• 근딜형geundilhyeongA type that attacks enemies at close range in a game.A type that attacks enemies at close range in a game.
• 근기법geungibeopLabor Standards ActA shortened name for 근로 기준법, the law setting standards for working conditions.
• 근자감geunjagamConfidence that things will go well despite having no clear grounds for it.Confidence that things will go well despite having no clear grounds for it.
• 급방긋하다geupbanggeuthadaTo suddenly break into a smileTo suddenly smile or laugh on hearing unexpectedly good news or encountering a good situation.
• 급칙geupchikRules that students in a class must follow.Rules that students in a class must follow.
• 급질geupjilQuestion needing a quick answerAn internet abbreviation for a question needing a quick answer.
• 급식체geupsikcheSchool-age internet slangSpeech patterns and internet slang associated with students, especially middle and high school students.
• 급여체geupyeocheA distinctive office-work speech style, including responses like ‘넵’ in messages or work expressions mixing foreign languages.A distinctive office-work speech style, including responses like ‘넵’ in messages or work expressions mixing foreign languages.
• 그라데이션 분노geuradeisyeon bunnoAn expression comparing anger to gradual change. The source article describes a scene with repeated impatient shouts.An expression comparing anger to gradual change. The source article describes a scene with repeated impatient shouts.
• 그라데이션KgeuradeisyeonKA phenomenon in which the identity and boundaries of Korean culture change in diverse ways as globalization blends with local characteristics.A phenomenon in which the identity and boundaries of Korean culture change in diverse ways as globalization blends with local characteristics.
• 그랜마코어geuraenmakoeoA trend in which younger generations find new enjoyment in grandmother-style clothing or slow hobbies such as sewing, knitting, and gardening.A trend in which younger generations find new enjoyment in grandmother-style clothing or slow hobbies such as sewing, knitting, and gardening.
• 그래놀라 코어geuraenolla koeoA fashion style expressing a nature-friendly lifestyle and an outdoorsy sensibility.A fashion style expressing a nature-friendly lifestyle and an outdoorsy sensibility.
• 그랜파코어geuraenpakoeoA fashion style using retro clothing and accessories that look as if they came from a grandfather’s wardrobe.A fashion style using retro clothing and accessories that look as if they came from a grandfather’s wardrobe.
• 그럼피족geureompijokPeople who once worked in professional occupations but now face financial difficulties.People who once worked in professional occupations but now face financial difficulties.
• 그러시구나geureosigunaOh, I seeA response acknowledging or sympathizing with someone, imitating Cristina's distinctive high pitch and intonation.
• 그림체가 비슷하다geurimchega biseuthadaA metaphor saying that actors or people appearing together share similar looks or an atmosphere and naturally suit one another.A metaphor saying that actors or people appearing together share similar looks or an atmosphere and naturally suit one another.
• 그림족geurimjokOnline digital-art enthusiastsPeople who enjoy drawing on computers and sharing their work online.
• 그린 네트워크geurin neteuwokeuEcological habitat networkAn ecological network connecting habitats and movement corridors.
• 그린 핑거geurin pinggeoSomeone skilled at growing plants, or that ability.Someone skilled at growing plants, or that ability.
• 그린아파트geurinapateuEnvironment-focused apartmentsA term for apartments emphasizing a pleasant environment, including clean water and low noise.
• 그린에너지geurineneojiEnvironmentally friendly natural energyEnergy from nature, such as sunlight, wind, and geothermal sources, described with an emphasis on its environmentally friendly character.
• 그린재킷geurinjaekitGolf winner’s green jacketAn expression for the green jacket worn by a golf tournament winner.
• 그린카geurinkaEnvironmentally friendly carAn environmentally friendly vehicle that reduces pollution.

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