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Upper Intermediate Korean Daily Life Vocabulary List (TOPIK 5)

A complete list of 249 upper intermediate-level Korean daily life vocabulary words (TOPIK 5). Every word includes romanization and its English meaning, curated by a certified Korean language teacher. Filter to search, or switch levels below.

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Korean	Romanization	Part of speech	Meaning
품절 L5-08	pumjeol	noun	out of stock, sold out 공구 마감 전에 서두르지 않으면 금방 품절돼요 If you don't hurry before the group buy closes, it'll sell out fast.
굴뚝	gulttuk	noun	chimney, smokestack 공장 굴뚝에서 연기가 피어올랐어요 Smoke rose from the factory chimney.
급식	geupsik	noun	school meal, cafeteria meal 오늘 급식 메뉴가 카레였어요 Today's school lunch was curry.
기^²	gi	noun	flag, banner · 기를 꽂다 · 기를 흔들다 응원단이 기를 흔들며 선수들을 응원했어요 The cheering squad waved a flag and cheered on the players.
기름기	gireumgi	noun	oiliness, greasiness 기름기가 많은 음식은 건강에 좋지 않아요 Foods with a lot of grease are not good for your health.
기와집	giwajip	noun	traditional tiled-roof house 한옥마을에는 아름다운 기와집이 많아요 The traditional Korean village has many beautiful tiled-roof houses.
김장	gimjang	noun	kimchi-making (seasonal tradition) 온 가족이 함께 김장을 담갔어요 The whole family made kimchi for the winter together.
껍데기	kkeopdegi	noun	shell, husk, outer casing 달걀의 껍데기를 벗겼어요 I peeled the shell off the egg.
꿰매다	kkwemaeda	verb	to sew, stitch up 상처를 실로 꿰매야 할 것 같아요 꿰매다 → 꿰매야 I think the wound will need stitches.
끼니	kkini	noun	meal, mealtime 바빠서 끼니를 거르는 날이 많아요 I'm often so busy that I skip meals.
내복	naebok	noun	thermal underwear, long underwear 날씨가 추우니까 내복을 입는 게 좋아요 It's cold, so it's a good idea to wear thermal underwear.
내용물	naeyongmul	noun	contents, contents of a container 상자 안의 내용물을 꺼내 주세요 Please take the contents out of the box.
농가	nongga	noun	farming household, farm family 이 지역의 농가는 주로 쌀농사를 지어요 The farming households in this area mainly grow rice.
농수산물	nongsusanmul	noun	marine and agricultural products 시장에서 싱싱한 농수산물을 샀어요 I bought fresh produce and seafood at the market.
농장	nongjang	noun	farm, ranch 시골 농장에서 신선한 채소를 직접 키워요 I grow fresh vegetables myself on a farm in the countryside.
다발	dabal	noun	bunch, bundle 꽃 한 다발을 선물로 받았어요 I received a bouquet of flowers as a gift.
단말기	danmalgi	noun	terminal, device 새 단말기를 구입했어요 I bought a new terminal.
대추	daechu	noun	jujube, Chinese date 추석에는 대추와 밤으로 제사상을 차려요 On Chuseok, we set out jujubes and chestnuts on the ancestral offering table.
도끼	dokki	noun	axe, hatchet 나무를 도끼로 잘라냈어요 I cut down the tree with an axe.
도둑맞다	dodungmatda	verb	to have something stolen, to be robbed 지갑을 도둑맞아서 경찰에 신고했어요 도둑맞다 → 도둑맞아서 My wallet was stolen, so I reported it to the police.
매다^¹	maeda	verb	to tie, to fasten · 끈을 매다 · 넥타이를 매다 신발 끈을 단단히 매고 달리세요 매다 → 매고 Tie your shoelaces tightly before you run.
먹음직스럽다	meogeumjikseureopda	adjective	to look delicious, to be appetizing 이 케이크는 정말 먹음직스럽게 생겼어요 먹음직스럽다 → 먹음직스럽게 This cake looks really delicious.
면^¹	myeon	noun	noodles · 면 음식 · 면을 삶다 이 가게는 면을 직접 뽑아서 만들어요 This restaurant makes its own noodles from scratch.
면도기	myeondogi	noun	razor, shaving machine 여행 가방에 면도기를 챙겼어요 I packed a razor in my suitcase.
면세점	myeonsejeom	noun	duty-free shop 공항 면세점에서 향수를 샀어요 I bought perfume at the airport duty-free shop.
명품	myeongpum	noun	luxury brand, luxury goods 그 사람은 명품 가방만 들고 다녀요 That person only carries designer bags.
목장	mokjang	noun	ranch, pasture 목장에서 말을 타봤어요 I tried riding a horse at a ranch.
물품	mulpum	noun	goods, items, supplies 기부할 물품을 모으고 있어요 I'm collecting items to donate.
미역	miyeok	noun	seaweed (miyeok), sea mustard 생일날 미역국을 먹었어요 I had seaweed soup on my birthday.
발전소	baljeonso	noun	power plant, power station 이 지역에 새로운 발전소가 세워졌어요 A new power plant was built in this area.
방망이	bangmangi	noun	bat, club, stick 야구 방망이로 공을 쳤어요 I hit the ball with a baseball bat.
방수	bangsu	noun	waterproofing, water resistance 이 시계는 방수 기능이 있어서 물에 젖어도 괜찮아요 This watch is water-resistant, so it's fine if it gets wet.
베다^²	beda	verb	to cut (with blade), to slash · 나무를 베다 · 풀을 베다 주말에 낫으로 마당의 풀을 베었어요 베다 → 베었어요 I cut the grass in the yard with a sickle over the weekend.
벽돌	byeokdol	noun	brick 이 건물은 벽돌로 지어져서 튼튼해요 This building is sturdy because it's made of brick.
변기	byeongi	noun	toilet bowl 변기가 막혀서 수리 기사를 불렀어요 The toilet was clogged, so I called a repair technician.
보약	boyak	noun	health tonic, herbal supplement 어머니가 보약을 지어 주셨어요 My mother had an herbal tonic prepared for me.
보일러	boilleo	noun	boiler, heating system 보일러가 고장 나서 집이 너무 추워요 The boiler broke down, so the house is very cold.
보자기	bojagi	noun	wrapping cloth, bojagi 보자기에 선물을 싸서 드렸어요 I wrapped the gift in a cloth and gave it to them.
불량품	bullyangpum	noun	defective product, flawed item 불량품은 환불이나 교환이 가능해요 Defective products can be returned for a refund or exchanged.
붕대	bungdae	noun	bandage 다친 발목에 붕대를 감았어요 I wrapped a bandage around my injured ankle.
비상약	bisangyak	noun	emergency medicine, first-aid medicine 여행 갈 때 비상약을 꼭 챙겨요 I always pack medicine for emergencies when I travel.
빙수	bingsu	noun	shaved ice dessert, bingsu 더운 여름에 빙수를 먹으면 시원해요 Eating shaved ice on a hot summer day is refreshing.
사복	sabok	noun	plain clothes, civilian attire 경찰이 사복을 입고 잠복 근무를 했어요 The police officer wore plain clothes while on a stakeout.
사은품	saeunpum	noun	free gift, complimentary item 구매 시 사은품으로 파우치를 드려요 We give you a pouch as a free gift with your purchase.
상차림	sangcharim	noun	table setting, how a table is laid 명절에는 상차림이 매우 풍성해요 Holiday meals are very lavish.
상품권	sangpumgwon	noun	gift voucher, merchandise certificate 생일 선물로 상품권을 받았어요 I received a gift certificate for my birthday.
샘물	saemmul	noun	spring water 산에서 흘러나오는 샘물이 시원해요 The spring water flowing from the mountain is cool.
생수	saengsu	noun	bottled water, mineral water 운동 후에 생수를 마셨어요 I drank bottled water after exercising.
선반	seonban	noun	shelf, rack 선반 위에 책을 가지런히 꽂아 뒀어요 I arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
성냥	seongnyang	noun	match, matchstick 성냥으로 촛불을 켰어요 I lit the candle with a match.
세면도구	semyeondogu	noun	toiletry items, washing supplies 여행 갈 때 세면도구를 꼭 챙겨야 해요 Be sure to pack your toiletries when you travel.
솜	som	noun	cotton, cotton wool 베개 속에 솜이 가득 들어 있어요 The pillow is stuffed with cotton.
수산물	susanmul	noun	marine products, seafood 시장에서 신선한 수산물을 사 왔어요 I bought fresh seafood at the market and brought it home.
숙면	sungmyeon	noun	deep sleep, sound sleep 오늘 밤은 숙면을 취하고 싶어요 I'd like to get a good night's sleep tonight.
순대	sundae	noun	sundae (Korean blood sausage) 포장마차에서 순대를 먹었어요 I ate Korean blood sausage at a street food stall.
스탠드	seutaendeu	noun	stand, lamp stand, floor lamp 방이 어두워서 스탠드를 켰어요 The room was dark, so I turned on the lamp.
식수	siksu	noun	drinking water, potable water 깨끗한 식수가 부족한 지역이 많아요 Many areas lack clean drinking water.
신형	sinhyeong	noun	new model, latest model 신형 스마트폰이 출시되어 많은 관심을 받고 있어요 The new smartphone model has been released and is attracting a lot of interest.
실크	silkeu	noun	silk 실크 스카프를 선물로 받았는데 너무 부드러워요 I received a silk scarf as a gift, and it is incredibly soft.
애완견	aewangyeon	noun	pet dog 애완견과 함께 공원을 산책했어요 I took a walk in the park with my pet dog.
양초	yangcho	noun	candle 정전 때 양초에 불을 켰어요 I lit a candle during the power outage.
양치	yangchi	noun	brushing teeth 자기 전에 꼭 양치를 해야 해요 You must brush your teeth before going to bed.
어지르다	eojireuda	verb	to mess up, to scatter, to litter 동생이 방을 또 어질러 놨어요 어지르다 → 어질러 My younger sibling has made a mess of the room again.
예물	yemul	noun	betrothal gift, wedding gift 결혼식 때 예물을 교환했어요 We exchanged wedding gifts at the ceremony.
온돌	ondol	noun	ondol (Korean underfloor heating) 온돌방은 겨울에 따뜻해요 Rooms with underfloor heating are warm in winter.
온수	onsu	noun	hot water 샤워기에서 온수가 잘 나와요 The shower has a good supply of hot water.
옷감	otgam	noun	fabric, cloth material 이 옷감은 촉감이 부드러워요 This fabric feels soft to the touch.
용지^¹	yongji	noun	paper (for a specific use), form · 신청 용지, 복사 용지 신청 내용을 용지에 작성해 주세요 Please write your application details on the paper.
울타리	ultari	noun	fence, enclosure 마당에 나무로 만든 울타리를 쳤어요 I put up a wooden fence in the yard.
유기농	yuginong	noun	organic farming, organic 유기농 채소가 건강에 좋다고 해요 They say organic vegetables are good for your health.
육류	yungnyu	noun	meat, flesh (food category) 건강을 위해 육류 섭취를 줄이고 있어요 I am cutting back on meat for my health.
의약품	uiyakpum	noun	medicine, pharmaceutical product 해외에서 의약품을 구입할 때 주의해야 해요 You need to be careful when buying medicine abroad.
이면지	imyeonji	noun	scrap paper, paper used on one side 이면지를 모아서 메모지로 써요 I collect paper used on one side and use it for notes.
이어폰	ieopon	noun	earphones, earbuds 이어폰을 끼고 음악을 들어요 I listen to music with earphones in.
인출기	inchulgi	noun	ATM, cash machine 은행 인출기에서 돈을 뽑았어요 I withdrew money from an ATM at the bank.
잠꼬대	jamkkodae	noun	sleep-talking, talking in sleep 남동생이 잠꼬대를 너무 심하게 해요 My younger brother talks a lot in his sleep.
잠자리^²	jamjari	noun	dragonfly · 잠자리가 날아다니다 여름 저녁에 잠자리가 하늘을 날아다녀요 Dragonflies fly through the sky on summer evenings.
잡화	japhwa	noun	sundries, general merchandise 동네 잡화점에서 필요한 물건을 샀어요 I bought what I needed at the neighborhood general store.
장바구니	jangbaguni	noun	shopping basket, cart 장바구니에 필요한 물건을 담았어요 I put what I needed in the shopping basket.
장비	jangbi	noun	equipment, gear 등산할 때 필요한 장비를 미리 준비했어요 I prepared the equipment I needed for hiking in advance.
장치	jangchi	noun	device, mechanism 이 장치를 사용하면 편리해요 This device makes things easier.
저고리	jeogori	noun	jeogori, upper garment of hanbok 설날에 저고리와 치마를 입었어요 I wore a traditional Korean jacket and skirt for Lunar New Year.
적시다	jeoksida	verb	to wet, to soak, to moisten 땀이 옷을 흠뻑 적셨어요 적시다 → 적셨어요 Sweat soaked my clothes.
전구	jeongu	noun	light bulb 전구가 나가서 새것으로 갈았어요 The light bulb burned out, so I replaced it.
전등	jeondeung	noun	electric light, lamp 전등을 켜자 방이 밝아졌어요 The room lit up when I turned on the light.
절이다	jeorida	verb	to pickle, to marinate 배추를 소금에 절여서 김치를 만들어요 절이다 → 절여서 I salt napa cabbage to make kimchi.
정전	jeongjeon	noun	power outage, blackout 정전이 돼서 촛불을 켰어요 The power went out, so I lit a candle.
제과	jegwa	noun	confectionery, pastry 제과점에서 케이크를 주문했어요 I ordered a cake at the bakery.
조개	jogae	noun	clam, shellfish 바닷가에서 조개를 잡았어요 I gathered clams at the beach.
주류^²	juryu	noun	alcoholic beverages, liquor · 주류 판매 · 주류를 구입하다 편의점에서 주류는 성인만 구매할 수 있어요 Only adults can buy alcoholic beverages at convenience stores.
진공청소기	jingongcheongsogi	noun	vacuum cleaner 진공청소기로 방 청소를 했어요 I cleaned my room with a vacuum cleaner.
진수성찬	jinsuseongchan	noun	sumptuous feast, lavish spread 생일 파티에 진수성찬이 가득 차려졌어요 A lavish feast was laid out for the birthday party.
찌꺼기	jjikkeogi	noun	dregs, residue, sediment 커피 찌꺼기를 모아서 냉장고 탈취제로 써요 I collect used coffee grounds and use them to deodorize the refrigerator.
찜	jjim	noun	steamed or braised dish; steaming or braising 갈비찜을 직접 만들어 봤어요 I tried making braised short ribs myself.
찜질방	jjimjilbang	noun	jjimjilbang, Korean sauna room 피곤할 때 찜질방에 가면 개운해요 Going to a Korean sauna when I'm tired leaves me feeling refreshed.
찢기다	jjitgida	verb	to be torn, to get ripped 가방이 못에 걸려 찢겼어요 찢기다 → 찢겼어요 My bag caught on a nail and tore.
차림	charim	noun	outfit, attire, dressing 오늘 모임에 편한 차림으로 왔어요 I came to today's gathering in casual clothes.
착용	chagyong	noun	wearing, putting on (clothes/accessories) 안전모 착용은 공사장에서 필수예요 Wearing a hard hat is mandatory at construction sites.
참치	chamchi	noun	tuna 참치 김밥을 만들어서 소풍을 갔어요 I made tuna rice rolls and went on a picnic.
찹쌀	chapssal	noun	glutinous rice, sweet rice 찹쌀로 만든 떡은 쫄깃해요 Rice cakes made with glutinous rice have a chewy texture.
채식	chaesik	noun	vegetarian diet, vegetarianism 채식을 시작한 이후 몸이 가벼워졌어요 I've felt lighter since I started eating vegetarian food.
초인종	choinjong	noun	doorbell 누군가 초인종을 눌렀어요 Someone rang the doorbell.
충전	chungjeon	noun	charging, recharging 휴대폰 충전이 필요해서 충전기를 찾았어요 My phone needed charging, so I looked for a charger.
취사	chwisa	noun	cooking, meal preparation 캠핑장에서는 취사가 허용돼 있어요 Cooking is allowed at the campground.
탄산음료	tansaneumnyo	noun	carbonated drink, soda 탄산음료를 너무 많이 마시면 건강에 안 좋아요 Drinking too much soda is bad for your health.
털옷	teorot	noun	fur clothing, wool clothes 추운 겨울에 털옷을 입으면 따뜻해요 Fur clothing keeps you warm in the cold winter.
토막	tomak	noun	piece, chunk, segment 생선을 한 토막 사서 구웠어요 I bought a piece of fish and grilled it.
통^²	tong	noun	barrel, container, bin · 통에 담다 · 물통 쓰레기를 통에 넣어서 버려야 해요 You need to put the trash in the bin.
통조림	tongjorim	noun	canned food 통조림 음식은 오래 보관할 수 있어요 Canned food keeps for a long time.
특산물	teuksanmul	noun	local specialty product 제주도에서 특산물을 사 왔어요 I brought back some local specialties from Jeju Island.
포장마차	pojangmacha	noun	pojangmacha (street food cart/stall) 포장마차에서 순대를 사 먹었어요 I bought some Korean blood sausage at a street food stall and ate it.
폭식	poksik	noun	binge eating 스트레스를 받으면 폭식하게 돼요 I end up binge eating when I'm stressed.
플러그	peulleogeu	noun	plug 콘센트에 플러그를 꽂아 주세요 Please plug it into the outlet.
한약	hanyak	noun	traditional Korean medicine 몸이 안 좋아서 한약을 지어 먹었어요 I wasn't feeling well, so I had some traditional Korean herbal medicine prepared and took it.
한우	hanu	noun	Korean beef 한우 구이는 정말 맛있어요 Grilled Korean beef is really delicious.
함	ham	noun	box (for wedding gifts), chest 결혼식 전날 함이 도착했어요 The wedding gift chest arrived the day before the wedding.
해열제	haeyeolje	noun	fever reducer, antipyretic 열이 나서 해열제를 먹었어요 I had a fever, so I took a fever reducer.
햇곡식	haetgoksik	noun	newly harvested grain 추석에 햇곡식으로 밥을 지었어요 We cooked rice with newly harvested grain for Chuseok.
형광등	hyeonggwangdeung	noun	fluorescent light 형광등이 깜박이니까 교체해야 해요 The fluorescent light is flickering, so it needs to be replaced.
호프	hopeu	noun	beer hall, pub 친구들과 호프에서 맥주를 마셨어요 I had beer with friends at a pub.
환기	hwangi	noun	ventilation, airing 창문을 열어서 환기를 시켰어요 I opened the window to air out the room.
황금	hwanggeum	noun	gold 그 반지는 황금으로 만들어졌어요 That ring is made of gold.
회전	hoejeon	noun	rotation, revolution 팽이가 빠르게 회전하고 있어요 The top is spinning quickly.
휘발유	hwibaryu	noun	gasoline, petrol 휘발유 값이 많이 올랐어요 Gas prices have gone up a lot.
흡연	heubyeon	noun	smoking 건물 입구에 흡연 금지 안내문이 붙어 있어요 A no-smoking sign is posted at the building entrance.
달다^⁴	dalda	verb	to weigh (on a scale) · 무게를 달다, 저울에 달다 우체국에서 소포 무게를 달았어요 달다 → 달았어요 I weighed the package at the post office.
빌다^²	bilda	verb	to beg (for food or money) · 밥을 빌다 옛날이야기 속 주인공은 집집마다 밥을 빌러 다녔어요 빌다 → 빌러 The hero of the old tale went from house to house begging for food.
위^³	wi	noun	stomach (organ) · 위가 쓰리다, 위가 아프다 매운 음식을 먹었더니 위가 쓰려요 I ate spicy food, and now my stomach burns.
쑤시다^²	ssusida	verb	to poke, to pick (at) · 이를 쑤시다, 콧구멍을 쑤시다 식사 후에 이쑤시개로 이를 쑤셨어요 쑤시다 → 쑤셨어요 After the meal, I picked my teeth with a toothpick.
조르다^²	joreuda	verb	to tighten, to squeeze (around the neck or waist) · 목을 조르다, 허리띠를 조르다 바지가 커서 허리띠를 꽉 졸랐어요 조르다 → 졸랐어요 My pants were big, so I tightened my belt.
주식^²	jusik	noun	staple food · 주식으로 먹다 한국 사람들은 쌀을 주식으로 먹어요 Koreans eat rice as their staple food.
매다^²	maeda	verb	to weed (a field) · 김을 매다 할머니는 아침마다 밭에 나가 김을 매세요 매다 → 매세요 My grandmother goes out to the field every morning to pull weeds.
면^³	myeon	noun	cotton (fabric) · 면 티셔츠 · 면 소재 여름에는 시원한 면 소재 옷을 자주 입어요 In summer I often wear cool cotton clothes.
묵다^²	mukda	verb	to get old, to be kept a long time (of things) · 묵은 때 · 묵은 김치 오래 묵은 김치로 찌개를 끓였어요 묵다 → 묵은 I made stew with well-aged kimchi.
설치다^²	seolchida	verb	to sleep badly, to have a restless night · 잠을 설치다 어젯밤에 옆집이 시끄러워서 잠을 설쳤어요 설치다 → 설쳤어요 I slept badly last night because the neighbors were noisy.
용기^²	yonggi	noun	container · 용기에 담다 · 플라스틱 용기 남은 음식은 용기에 담아서 냉장고에 넣었어요 I put the leftovers in a container and stored them in the fridge.
원형^²	wonhyeong	noun	circle, round shape · 원형 탁자 · 원형으로 앉다 거실에 원형 탁자를 하나 놓았어요 I put a round table in the living room.
장^⁵	jang	noun	fermented sauce (soy sauce, soybean paste, etc.) · 장을 담그다 할머니는 해마다 집에서 장을 담그세요 Every year my grandmother makes her own fermented sauces at home.
진지^²	jinji	noun	meal (honorific) · 진지를 드시다 할머니께서 방금 진지를 다 드셨어요 Grandma just finished her meal.
차례^²	charye	noun	ancestral memorial rite (held on holiday mornings) · 차례를 지내다 설날 아침에 가족들이 모여 차례를 지냈어요 On the morning of Lunar New Year, the family gathered to hold the ancestral rite.
천^²	cheon	noun	cloth, fabric · 천이 얇다 · 천 가방 이 가방은 두꺼운 천으로 만들어서 튼튼해요 This bag is sturdy because it is made of thick fabric.
초^³	cho	noun	candle · 초를 켜다 · 생일 초 생일 케이크에 초를 꽂고 불을 켰어요 We put candles on the birthday cake and lit them.
통^⁴	tong	noun	width (of trousers or sleeves) · 바지 통 · 통이 넓다 요즘은 바지 통이 넓은 스타일이 유행이에요 Wide-leg pants are in style these days.
포기^²	pogi	noun	head, root (counter for cabbages and plants) · 배추 한 포기 김장을 하려고 배추를 스무 포기 샀어요 I bought twenty heads of napa cabbage to make kimchi.
기상^²	gisang	noun	getting up from bed · 기상 시간, 아침 기상 기숙사 기상 시간은 아침 여섯 시예요 Wake-up time at the dorm is six in the morning.
창^²	chang	noun	spear · 창과 방패 옛날 군인들은 창과 방패를 들고 싸웠어요 Soldiers in the old days fought with spears and shields.
청자^²	cheongja	noun	celadon (ware) · 고려청자 박물관에서 고려 시대 청자를 봤어요 I saw Goryeo-era celadon at the museum.
침^²	chim	noun	(acupuncture) needle · 침을 맞다 허리가 아파서 한의원에서 침을 맞았어요 My back hurt, so I got acupuncture at a Korean medicine clinic.
공동구매 L5-08	gongdonggumae	noun	group buy, joint purchase 온라인 커뮤니티에서 공동구매를 진행 중이에요 An online community is organizing a group purchase.
가성비 L5-08	gaseongbi	noun	value for money, cost-effectiveness 이 제품은 가성비가 정말 좋아요 This product is a really good value.
충동구매 L5-08	chungdonggumae	noun	impulse buying 세일을 보고 충동구매를 해 버렸어요 I saw the sale and ended up buying something on impulse.
교원	gyowon	noun	teacher, educator (certified) 그분은 오랜 경험을 가진 교원으로 학생들에게 존경받아요 That teacher has many years of experience and is respected by the students.
구매자	gumaeja	noun	buyer, purchaser 구매자가 환불을 요청했어요 The buyer requested a refund.
궁중	gungjung	noun	royal court 궁중에서 잔치가 열렸어요 A feast was held at the royal court.
기름지다	gireumjida	adjective	to be oily, greasy, rich (food) 그 음식은 너무 기름져서 자주 먹기가 힘들어요 기름지다 → 기름져서 That dish is so greasy that it is hard to eat it often.
노후	nohu	noun	old age, one's later years 노후를 대비해서 지금부터 저축하고 있어요 I'm already saving money for my later years.
농경	nonggyeong	noun	farming, agriculture 옛날 한국 사람들은 농경을 주요 생업으로 삼았어요 In the past, Koreans mainly made their living by farming.
농축산물	nongchuksanmul	noun	agricultural and livestock products 이 마을은 농축산물로 유명해요 This village is famous for its farm and livestock products.
누전	nujeon	noun	electrical leakage, current leakage 전선이 낡아서 누전이 생겼어요 The old wiring caused an electrical leak.
대리점	daerijeom	noun	agency, dealership 가까운 대리점에서 제품을 구입할 수 있어요 You can buy the product at a nearby dealership.
도매	domae	noun	wholesale 시장에서 도매로 사면 훨씬 싸게 살 수 있어요 You can get much lower prices if you buy wholesale at the market.
독방	dokbang	noun	single room, solitary cell 기숙사에서 독방을 쓰게 되어 조용히 공부할 수 있어요 I now have a room to myself in the dorm, so I can study in peace.
동거	donggeo	noun	cohabitation, living together 두 사람이 동거를 시작했어요 The two started living together.
뒤집어쓰다	dwijibeosseuda	verb	to take the blame, to cover oneself with 친구의 실수 때문에 내가 책임을 뒤집어썼어요 뒤집어쓰다 → 뒤집어썼어요 I ended up taking the blame for my friend's mistake.
뒤집히다	dwijipida	verb	to be overturned, to be flipped 배가 파도에 뒤집혔어요 뒤집히다 → 뒤집혔어요 A wave capsized the boat.
딸리다	ttallida	verb	to be attached to, to be accompanied by 이 건물에는 카페가 딸려 있어요 딸리다 → 딸려 This building has a cafe attached to it.
때다	ttaeda	verb	to heat (a floor or room), to light a fire 겨울에 방을 따뜻하게 하려고 아궁이에 불을 땠어요 때다 → 땠어요 In winter, I lit a fire in the furnace to warm the room.
때우다	ttaeuda	verb	to patch, to fill in, to make do 시간이 없어서 편의점 김밥으로 점심을 때웠어요 때우다 → 때웠어요 I didn't have time, so I made do with a convenience store rice roll for lunch.
마일리지	mailliji	noun	mileage, reward points 비행기 마일리지를 모아서 무료 항공권을 받았어요 I saved up airline miles and got a free ticket.
매콤하다	maekomhada	adjective	to be spicy, to be pungent 이 떡볶이는 매콤해요 매콤하다 → 매콤해요 These stir-fried rice cakes are mildly spicy.
면^²	myeon	noun	side, aspect, face · 벽의 면 · 긍정적인 면 그 사람의 긍정적인 면을 보려고 노력해요 I try to see that person's positive side.
모금	mogeum	bound noun	mouthful, sip (counter) 물 한 모금 마셨어요 I took a sip of water.
무인^¹	muin	noun	unmanned, unstaffed · 무인 편의점, 무인 매장 무인 편의점이 최근 많이 생겼어요 A lot of unstaffed convenience stores have opened recently.
묵다^¹	mukda	verb	to stay (overnight), to lodge · 호텔에서 묵다 지방 출장 중에 게스트하우스에서 묵었어요 묵다 → 묵었어요 I stayed at a guesthouse while on an out-of-town business trip.
미용	miyong	noun	beauty care, cosmetology 미용에 관심이 많아서 피부 관리를 꾸준히 해요 I'm very interested in beauty care, so I take care of my skin regularly.
발효^¹	balhyo	noun	taking effect, coming into force · 협약이 발효되다 · 법령 발효 두 기관이 맺은 협약은 다음 달에 발효돼요 The agreement between the two organizations takes effect next month.
방울^²	bangul	noun	drop, droplet · 물방울, 방울이 맺히다 이슬방울이 잎에 맺혀 있어요 Dewdrops have formed on the leaves.
방음	bangeum	noun	soundproofing, sound insulation 연습실은 방음이 잘 돼 있어요 The practice room is well soundproofed.
벌겋다	beolgeota	adjective	to be reddish, to be flushed 운동을 너무 세게 해서 얼굴이 벌겋게 됐어요 벌겋다 → 벌겋게 My face turned red because I exercised too hard.
보글보글	bogeulbogeul	adverb	bubbling, boiling gently 찌개가 보글보글 끓고 있어요 The stew is bubbling away.
보수^²	bosu	noun	pay, remuneration · 보수를 받다 일한 만큼 보수를 받아야 해요 You should be paid in proportion to the work you do.
불투명	bultumyeong	noun	opacity, lack of transparency 회사의 미래가 불투명해서 걱정이에요 I'm worried because the company's future is uncertain.
브랜드	beuraendeu	noun	brand 이 브랜드 제품은 품질이 좋아요 This brand's products are good quality.
비료	biryo	noun	fertilizer 작물이 잘 자라도록 밭에 비료를 줬어요 I fertilized the field to help the crops grow well.
사치	sachi	noun	luxury, extravagance 사치를 부리면 돈이 금방 없어져요 If you spend extravagantly, your money will soon run out.
상표	sangpyo	noun	brand, trademark 이 가방에는 유명 상표가 붙어 있어요 This bag has a famous brand label on it.
새콤하다	saekomhada	adjective	to be tangy and sour 이 레모네이드는 새콤해서 맛있어요 새콤하다 → 새콤해서 This lemonade is tangy and delicious.
생활화	saenghwalhwa	noun	habituation, making a habit 운동을 생활화하면 건강에 좋아요 Making exercise a daily habit is good for your health.
설치다^¹	seolchida	verb	to act wildly, to rampage, to be unruly · 설치고 다니다 아이들이 복도에서 설치고 다녀서 선생님이 주의를 줬어요 설치다 → 설치고 The children were running wild in the hallway, so the teacher told them to behave.
섭취	seopchwi	noun	intake, ingestion, consumption 하루에 충분한 단백질 섭취가 필요해요 You need to get enough protein every day.
성형	seonghyeong	noun	plastic surgery, cosmetic reshaping 수진 씨는 쌍꺼풀 성형을 받았어요 Sujin had double eyelid surgery.
수산	susan	noun	fishery, aquatic industry 이 지역은 수산업이 발달해 있어요 The fishing industry is well developed in this area.
숙식	suksik	noun	lodging and meals, room and board 회사에서 숙식을 제공해 줘서 편했어요 It was convenient because the company provided room and board.
식생활	siksaenghwal	noun	dietary life, eating habits and lifestyle 건강한 식생활을 위해 채소를 많이 먹어요 I eat plenty of vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.
식성	sikseong	noun	eating preferences, taste 그 아이는 식성이 까다로워서 채소를 안 먹어요 That child is a picky eater and doesn't eat vegetables.
식습관	sikseupgwan	noun	eating habits, dietary habits 건강을 위해 식습관을 바꿨어요 I changed my eating habits for my health.
신약^¹	sinyak	noun	new drug, new medicine · 신약 개발 신약이 개발되어 환자들에게 희망을 줬어요 The development of a new medication gave patients hope.
아기자기하다	agijagihada	adjective	to be cute and charming, to be quaint 이 카페는 아기자기하게 꾸며져 있어서 인기가 많아요 아기자기하다 → 아기자기하게 This cafe is popular because of its cute, charming decor.
애완	aewan	noun	pet keeping, keeping a pet 강아지를 애완용으로 키우는 사람이 많아요 Many people keep dogs as pets.
약효	yakhyo	noun	medicinal effect, efficacy of medicine 이 약은 약효가 빠르게 나타나요 This medicine takes effect quickly.
열량	yeollyang	noun	calorie, caloric value 이 과자는 열량이 높아서 조금만 먹어야 해요 These snacks are high in calories, so I should only eat a little.
영양가	yeongyangga	noun	nutritional value 이 음식은 영양가가 높아서 건강에 좋아요 This food is nutritious, so it is good for your health.
영양소	yeongyangso	noun	nutrient, nutritional element 채소에는 다양한 영양소가 들어 있어요 Vegetables contain a variety of nutrients.
용기^¹	yonggi	noun	courage, bravery · 용기를 내다 용기를 내서 발표를 했어요 I worked up the courage to give a presentation.
원형^¹	wonhyeong	noun	original form · 원형을 보존하다, 원형 그대로 원형을 보존하면서 복원했어요 I restored it while preserving its original form.
위생	wisaeng	noun	hygiene, sanitation 음식을 만들기 전에 손을 씻는 것이 위생상 중요해요 Washing your hands before preparing food is important for hygiene.
육식	yuksik	noun	meat-eating, carnivorous diet 채식주의자는 육식을 하지 않아요 Vegetarians do not eat meat.
의식주	uisikju	noun	basic necessities (food, clothing, and shelter) 의식주를 해결하는 것이 삶의 기본이에요 Meeting your needs for food, clothing, and shelter is fundamental to life.
일과	ilgwa	noun	daily routine, daily schedule 아침에 일어나면 항상 일과를 정리해요 When I get up in the morning, I always organize my schedule for the day.
임대	imdae	noun	rental, lease 집을 임대로 구해서 이사했어요 I found a house to rent and moved in.
자극적	jageukjeok	determiner / noun	stimulating, provocative 자극적인 음식은 위에 좋지 않아요 Highly seasoned foods are not good for your stomach.
장만	jangman	noun	preparation, procurement 결혼 준비로 새 가구를 장만했어요 I bought new furniture in preparation for getting married.
조리법	joribeop	noun	recipe, cooking method 인터넷에서 이 요리의 조리법을 찾았어요 I found the recipe for this dish online.
졸이다	jorida	verb	to simmer down, to reduce (liquid) 소스를 약불에서 천천히 졸였어요 졸이다 → 졸였어요 I slowly reduced the sauce over low heat.
주거	jugeo	noun	residence, housing 서울의 주거 비용이 많이 올랐어요 Housing costs in Seoul have risen significantly.
주식^¹	jusik	noun	stocks, shares · 주식에 투자하다 주식에 투자하면 수익을 얻을 수도 있어요 You might earn a return by investing in stocks.
주재료	jujaeryo	noun	main ingredient, key material 이 요리의 주재료는 두부예요 The main ingredient in this dish is tofu.
진지^¹	jinji	noun	seriousness, earnestness · 진지하게 · 진지한 태도 그 학생은 진지하게 공부에 임해요 That student takes studying seriously.
질기다	jilgida	adjective	to be tough, chewy, durable 이 고기는 질겨서 오래 씹어야 해요 질기다 → 질겨서 This meat is tough, so you have to chew it for a long time.
질리다	jillida	verb	to be fed up, to be sick of 매일 같은 음식을 먹으니까 질렸어요 질리다 → 질렸어요 I got tired of eating the same food every day.
짭짤하다	jjapjjalhada	adjective	to be pleasantly salty, savory 간장에 조린 감자가 짭짤해요 짭짤하다 → 짭짤해요 The potatoes simmered in soy sauce are pleasantly salty.
채^¹	chae	bound noun	while still (bound noun) · -(으)ㄴ 채 · 신발을 신은 채 신발을 신은 채 집에 들어오면 안 돼요 You shouldn't come into the house with your shoes on.
첨가	cheomga	noun	addition, adding (ingredient) 이 음식에는 방부제를 첨가하지 않았어요 No preservatives were added to this food.
초^²	cho	noun	second (unit of time) · (한자어 수) 초 · 삼십 초 출발까지 삼십 초밖에 안 남았어요 There are only thirty seconds left until departure.
최신형	choesinhyeong	noun	latest model 이번에 나온 최신형 스마트폰을 샀어요 I bought the latest smartphone model that just came out.
축산물	chuksanmul	noun	livestock products 그 마트에서 다양한 축산물을 팔아요 That supermarket sells a variety of livestock products.
카페인	kapein	noun	caffeine 커피에는 카페인이 들어 있어요 Coffee contains caffeine.
칼로리	kallori	noun / bound noun	calorie 이 음식은 칼로리가 높아요 This food is high in calories.
탄수화물	tansuhwamul	noun	carbohydrate 탄수화물을 너무 많이 먹으면 살이 쪄요 Eating too many carbohydrates makes you gain weight.
판^¹	pan	bound noun	round, game (of a match or contest) · 한 판 더 하다, 바둑 한 판 이번에는 꼭 이길 테니까 한 판 더 해요 I am definitely going to win this time, so let's play one more round.
포기^¹	pogi	noun	giving up, abandonment · 포기하다 · 중도 포기 힘들어도 포기하지 않고 끝까지 도전했어요 Even though it was hard, I kept trying without giving up.
푸짐하다	pujimhada	adjective	to be plentiful, to be generous 저녁상이 정말 푸짐해요 푸짐하다 → 푸짐해요 Dinner is a real feast.
푹신하다	puksinhada	adjective	to be soft and springy, to be fluffy 이 소파는 푹신해서 앉으면 편안해요 푹신하다 → 푹신해서 This couch is soft and comfortable to sit on.
풍요롭다	pungyoropda	adjective	to be abundant, to be affluent 가을 들판이 풍요롭게 보여요 풍요롭다 → 풍요롭게 The autumn fields look bountiful.
퓨전	pyujeon	noun	fusion (blend of styles) 퓨전 음식이 요즘 인기를 끌고 있어요 Fusion cuisine is becoming popular these days.
한가롭다	hangaropda	adjective	to be leisurely, to be carefree 휴가 때는 마음이 한가로워요 한가롭다 → 한가로워요 I feel relaxed when I'm on vacation.
한방	hanbang	noun	traditional Korean medicine · 한방 치료, 한방 의학 한방 치료를 받으러 한의원에 갔어요 I went to a traditional Korean medicine clinic for treatment.
헐렁하다	heolleonghada	adjective	to be loose, to be baggy 바지가 헐렁해서 벨트가 필요해요 헐렁하다 → 헐렁해서 My pants are loose, so I need a belt.
호화	hohwa	noun	luxury, lavishness 그 호텔은 호화 시설로 유명해요 That hotel is known for its luxurious facilities.
화사하다	hwasahada	adjective	to be bright and colorful, to be radiant 봄꽃이 피어서 거리가 화사해요 화사하다 → 화사해요 The blooming spring flowers make the streets look bright and colorful.
효능	hyoneung	noun	efficacy, effectiveness 이 약은 효능이 뛰어나요 This medicine is highly effective.
맞히다^²	machida	verb	to let (something) get rained on; to have (someone) get a shot · 비를 맞히다 · 주사를 맞히다 빨래를 밖에 두고 와서 비를 맞혔어요 맞히다 → 맞혔어요 I left the laundry outside and let it get rained on.
소식^²	sosik	noun	eating little, a light diet · 소식하다 · 소식으로 장수하다 할아버지는 소식을 하셔서 늘 건강하세요 My grandfather eats light, so he is always healthy.
감기다^²	gamgida	verb	(of eyes) to close (on their own) · 눈이 감기다 너무 졸려서 눈이 자꾸 감겨요 감기다 → 감겨요 I'm so sleepy that my eyes keep closing.
의원^¹	uiwon	noun	(medical) clinic, doctor's office · 동네 의원, 내과 의원 감기에 걸려서 동네 의원에 다녀왔어요 I caught a cold, so I went to the neighborhood clinic.
조회^²	johoe	noun	morning assembly (at school or work) · 아침 조회, 조회 시간 월요일 아침마다 운동장에서 조회를 해요 We have a morning assembly on the playground every Monday.
판^³	pan	bound noun	counter for a trayful or a whole flat item · 계란 한 판, 피자 한 판 마트에서 계란 한 판을 샀어요 I bought a tray of eggs at the supermarket.
거두다^³	geoduda	verb	to fold up, to take down (something spread out) · 텐트를 거두다, 돗자리를 거두다 야영을 마치고 텐트를 거둬서 차에 실었어요 거두다 → 거둬서 After camping, we took down the tent and loaded it into the car.
지르다^³	jireuda	verb	to splurge on, to buy on impulse (colloquial) · 카메라를 지르다, 큰맘 먹고 지르다 사고 싶던 카메라가 할인하길래 결국 질렀어요 지르다 → 질렀어요 The camera I'd wanted was on sale, so I finally splurged on it.

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