Korean slang, explained in English · 81

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• 지자제jijajeLocal self-government systemA shortened term for 지방 자치 제도, meaning the local self-government system.
• 지지이지 챌린지jijiiji chaellinjiA dance activity copying short choreography to part of the fast-beat track 지지이지.A dance activity copying short choreography to part of the fast-beat track 지지이지.
• 지지스럽다jijiseureopdaOverwhelmed or facing unavoidable defeatTo be in a situation where defeat seems unavoidable, things are very difficult, or one is being overwhelmingly outmatched.
• 지존jijonThe best in a fieldA metaphor for the best person or thing in a field.
• 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.
• 집놀이족jimnorijokPeople enjoying various games and leisure activities at home.People enjoying various games and leisure activities at home.
• 지못미jimotmiSorry I couldn't protect youAn expression of regret toward someone or something you could not help or that experienced something unfortunate.
• 진검승부jingeomseungbuSerious contest to determine the bestA metaphor for a contest or match to determine who is truly better.
• 징검다리 소비jinggeomdari sobiBuying more cheaply by going through successive discount and reward-earning steps.Buying more cheaply by going through successive discount and reward-earning steps.
• 직락jingnakThe pleasure of living close to work, reducing commuting burdens and enjoying more free time.The pleasure of living close to work, reducing commuting burdens and enjoying more free time.
• 진지스칸jinjiseukanSomeone who responds seriously on their own in an otherwise lighthearted situation.Someone who responds seriously on their own in an otherwise lighthearted situation.
• 진매jinmaeA shortened name for the spicy version of Jin Ramen.A shortened name for the spicy version of Jin Ramen.
• 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.
• 지옥철jiokcheolA hellishly crowded subwayA figurative expression for a subway so crowded there is barely room to stand.
• 지파라치jiparachiReward-seeking subway-violation reporterReporting illegal acts on the subway for a reward, or someone who does so.

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