Korean slang & trends · 42

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• 잡크래프팅japkeuraepeutingImproving job satisfaction by adjusting aspects of one’s work scope or methods that one can change independently.Improving job satisfaction by adjusting aspects of one’s work scope or methods that one can change independently.
• 잡노마드족japnomadeujokPeople moving or changing occupations for workA figurative label comparing people who move for work or change occupations to nomads.
• 잡노매드족japnomaedeujokPeople who frequently change jobs in search of better conditions or because they have trouble fitting into an organization.People who frequently change jobs in search of better conditions or because they have trouble fitting into an organization.
• 잡포칼립스jappokallipseuAn expression of concern that the spread of artificial intelligence could cause a large-scale collapse in employment.An expression of concern that the spread of artificial intelligence could cause a large-scale collapse in employment.
• 자려고 누웠는데 양의지jaryeogo nuwonneunde yang uijiA phrase from a remix meme replacing part of a song’s lyrics with a baseball player’s name.A phrase from a remix meme replacing part of a song’s lyrics with a baseball player’s name.
• 자식 배틀jasik baeteulParents boasting about their children as if competing with one another.Parents boasting about their children as if competing with one another.
• 자식농사jasiknongsaRaising children as farmingA metaphor comparing raising children to farming.
• 자소서포비아jasoseopobiaA metaphor for feeling burdened or afraid of writing personal statements and submitting applications.A metaphor for feeling burdened or afraid of writing personal statements and submitting applications.
• 제3섹터je3sekteoPublic-private jointly funded sectorAn organization jointly funded by the public and private sectors, or that form of joint project.
• 제철코어jecheolkoeoA lifestyle and consumer trend of experiencing the seasons by enjoying seasonal ingredients and foods.A lifestyle and consumer trend of experiencing the seasons by enjoying seasonal ingredients and foods.
• 젤로 스킨jello seukinA skin look that appears bouncy and glossy like jelly.A skin look that appears bouncy and glossy like jelly.
• 젬민이JemminiSomeone who asks Gemini about everythingA lighthearted term for someone who leaves even small decisions to the AI service Gemini.
• 젠더리스룩jendeoriseurukA clothing style removing gender distinctions such as menswear and womenswear.A clothing style removing gender distinctions such as menswear and womenswear.
• 젠지 스테어jenji seuteeoAn internet meme about looking at someone blankly or responding with gestures instead of immediately answering a question.An internet meme about looking at someone blankly or responding with gestures instead of immediately answering a question.
• 저 같은 경우는jeo gateun gyeonguneunHabitual “in my case” prefaceA phrase placed before one’s own experience or opinion. At the time, the habit of repeating it was noted as a trend.
• 저인망 아이돌jeoinmang aidolIdol with fans across age groupsAn idol with fans across a wide range of ages, from children to older adults.
• 적과의 동침jeokgwaui dongchimCooperation between competitorsA metaphor for rival companies cooperating on joint development or sharing components.
• 전라남도 여수시 소라면 사곡리 산94Jeollanam-do Yeosu-si Sora-myeon Sagok-ri san 94Sending an address as a heartA meme that indirectly expresses affection by sending an address that reveals a heart-shaped island on a map.
• 절식남jeolsiknamA man who actively avoids or has little interest in dating or marrying someone of the opposite sex.A man who actively avoids or has little interest in dating or marrying someone of the opposite sex.
• 점오배족jeomobaejokPeople choosing extra-paid holiday workPeople who choose part-time work offering extra pay over visiting their hometown during a holiday.
• 전단지족jeondanjijokDiscount-flyer shoppersPeople who shop economically by closely examining discounted products in store flyers.
• 전업 자녀jeoneop janyeoAn adult child who receives living expenses or a salary from parents in return for doing housework.An adult child who receives living expenses or a salary from parents in return for doing housework.
• 정주행jeongjuhaengWatching or reading from the beginningGoing through a series, such as a drama or webtoon, in order from the first episode or installment.
• 정크본드jeongkeubondeuJunk bondA bond with a low credit rating classified as speculative grade.

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