Korean slang, explained in English · 76

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• 이왜진iwaejinAn expression of surprise that something hard to believe is actually real.An expression of surprise that something hard to believe is actually real.
• 이와이이아르 세대iwaiiareu sedaeOlder Americans choosing their own retirementA name for older Americans who set their own retirement time independently of an externally defined retirement age and start a new life.
• 자방 세대jabang sedaeA generation that creates and broadcasts its own content.A generation that creates and broadcasts its own content.
• 자봉jabongVolunteer serviceA shortened term for 자원봉사, meaning volunteer service.
• 자본주의 키즈jabonjuui kijeuA generation familiar with capitalism and finance and interested in money and consumption.A generation familiar with capitalism and finance and interested in money and consumption.
• 자부 타임jabu taimTime a married woman freely spends on herself, briefly away from childcare or housework.Time a married woman freely spends on herself, briefly away from childcare or housework.
• 자출jachulCommuting to work by bicycle.Commuting to work by bicycle.
• 자충수펙jachungsupekJob-seeking qualifications or experience unrelated to the target role that may actually put one at a disadvantage.Job-seeking qualifications or experience unrelated to the target role that may actually put one at a disadvantage.
• 자동봉진jadongbongjinFour school-record activity areasAn abbreviation grouping four activity areas used in school records and similar documents.
• 재보선jaeboseonRepeat elections and by-electionsA combined abbreviation for repeat elections and by-elections.
• 재질jaejilA word used to judge whether someone’s looks, personality, or atmosphere fit a particular type or image.A word used to judge whether someone’s looks, personality, or atmosphere fit a particular type or image.
• 잼jaemShortened form of funA shortened spelling of 재미, meaning fun.
• 재미이스트jaemiiseuteuPerson who values enjoyment in lifeA person who regards enjoyment as an important value in life.
• 잼테크jaemtekeuA financial strategy collecting points and similar rewards while enjoying fun activities or missions.A financial strategy collecting points and similar rewards while enjoying fun activities or missions.
• 잼얘jaemyaeA shortened form of 재밌는 이야기, ‘a fun story.’A shortened form of 재밌는 이야기, ‘a fun story.’
• 재패니메이션jaepaenimeisyeonJapanese-produced animationA blended word for animation produced in Japan.
• 재료템jaeryotemA material item used to make other items in a game.A material item used to make other items in a game.
• 재텔근무jaetelgeunmuWorking remotely from a hotel instead of home while using its facilities and services.Working remotely from a hotel instead of home while using its facilities and services.
• 재특jaeteukSpecial account for fiscal loansA shortened term for 재정 융자 특별 회계, a special account for fiscal loans.
• 자강두천jagangducheonAn expression for a fierce confrontation between two people. Starting as a clash between two outstanding people, it also sarcastically describes a quarrel between two equally unremarkable people.An expression for a fierce confrontation between two people. Starting as a clash between two outstanding people, it also sarcastically describes a quarrel between two equally unremarkable people.
• 자게jageOnline general-board abbreviationA shortened name for the general discussion board of an online community.
• 자기 추앙jagi chuangAn attitude of recognizing and valuing one’s efforts and worth rather than blaming oneself.An attitude of recognizing and valuing one’s efforts and worth rather than blaming oneself.
• 자격증과외jagyeokjeunggwaoeTutoring for qualification certificatesPrivate tutoring received to obtain a qualification certificate.
• 자허블jaheobeulA shortened name for Starbucks’ grapefruit honey black tea, a tea drink with grapefruit and honey.A shortened name for Starbucks’ grapefruit honey black tea, a tea drink with grapefruit and honey.

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