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Advanced Korean Daily Life Vocabulary List (TOPIK 6)

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Korean	Romanization	Part of speech	Meaning
거르다^¹	georeuda	verb	to strain, to filter · 천으로 거르다 · 불순물을 거르다 두부를 만들 때는 콩물을 천으로 잘 걸러요 거르다 → 걸러요 When making tofu, strain the soy milk thoroughly through a cloth.
견과	gyeongwa	noun	nut (food) 아몬드와 호두 같은 견과를 매일 조금씩 먹으면 건강에 좋아요 Eating a small amount of nuts such as almonds and walnuts every day is good for your health.
고무신	gomusin	noun	rubber shoe, rubber sandal 할머니는 장에 갈 때 항상 고무신을 신으셨어요 My grandmother always wore rubber shoes when she went to the market.
관^¹	gwan	noun	coffin · 관을 운구하다 할아버지의 관을 운구하는 행렬이 엄숙하게 이어졌어요 The procession carrying my grandfather's coffin moved forward solemnly.
구슬	guseul	noun	marble, bead 아이가 유리 구슬을 바닥에 굴리며 놀고 있었어요 The child was playing by rolling glass marbles on the floor.
군밤	gunbam	noun	roasted chestnut 겨울 길거리에서 파는 군밤이 정말 맛있어요 The roasted chestnuts sold on the street in winter are really delicious.
권총	gwonchong	noun	pistol, handgun 박물관에서 옛날 권총의 모형을 봤어요 I saw a model of an old pistol at the museum.
기저귀	gijeogwi	noun	diaper, nappy 아기의 기저귀를 제때 갈아 주지 않으면 피부에 문제가 생겨요 If you don't change a baby's diaper on time, skin problems can develop.
깡통	kkangtong	noun	tin can, empty can 음료수를 마신 후 깡통을 분리수거함에 버렸어요 After finishing the drink, I put the empty can in the recycling bin.
깨소금	kkaesogeum	noun	ground roasted sesame seeds, often mixed with salt 나물무침에 깨소금을 뿌리면 고소한 향이 살아나요 Sprinkling ground roasted sesame seeds on seasoned vegetables brings out a nutty aroma.
껴입다	kkyeoipda	verb	to layer clothes, to wear over 날씨가 추워서 셔츠 위에 스웨터를 껴입고 나왔어요 껴입다 → 껴입고 It was cold, so I put on a sweater over my shirt before going out.
꼬집다	kkojipda	verb	to pinch, to nip, to point out 친구가 보고서의 문제점을 정확히 꼬집어 주었어요 꼬집다 → 꼬집어 My friend pinpointed the problems in the report.
꿰다	kkweda	verb	to thread, to string, to pierce through 바늘에 실을 꿰어 단추를 달았어요 꿰다 → 꿰어 I threaded a needle and sewed on a button.
끼얹다	kkieonda	verb	to pour over, to drench, to sprinkle on 요리사가 생선 위에 소스를 끼얹어 완성했어요 끼얹다 → 끼얹어 The chef finished the dish by pouring sauce over the fish.
내뿜다	naeppumda	verb	to spout, to emit, to gush 공장 굴뚝이 연기를 내뿜고 있었어요 내뿜다 → 내뿜고 The factory chimney was belching smoke.
노른자	noreunja	noun	egg yolk 계란 노른자를 분리해서 반죽에 넣어 주세요 Separate the egg yolk and add it to the batter.
노크	nokeu	noun	knock (on door) 방 안에 들어가기 전에 노크를 먼저 해야 해요 You need to knock before entering the room.
담장	damjang	noun	wall, fence 이웃집 담장에 장미꽃이 아름답게 피었어요 Roses bloomed beautifully along the neighbor's wall.
덤	deom	noun	freebie, bonus, extra 구입하면 덤으로 샘플 제품을 몇 개 더 드린다고 했어요 They said they would include a few extra samples for free with a purchase.
마취	machwi	noun	anesthesia, anesthetic 치과에서 마취가 풀릴 때까지 기다렸어요 I waited at the dentist's office for the anesthesia to wear off.
머리맡	meorimat	noun	bedside, head of bed 잠들기 전에 머리맡에 물 한 잔을 놓아 두었어요 I placed a glass of water by my pillow before going to sleep.
문지르다	munjireuda	verb	to rub, to scrub 손에 로션을 바르고 천천히 문질러 흡수시켜야 해요 문지르다 → 문질러 Apply lotion to your hands and rub it in slowly until it's absorbed.
물들이다	muldeurida	verb	to dye, to tint, to color 단풍이 산을 붉게 물들였어요 물들이다 → 물들였어요 The autumn leaves colored the mountain red.
옷깃	otgit	noun	collar, lapel 추운 날씨에 옷깃을 세우고 걸어갔어요 I walked along with my collar turned up in the cold weather.
옷자락	otjarak	noun	hem of clothing, skirt hem 수진 씨가 바람에 옷자락을 날리며 계단을 내려왔어요 Sujin came down the stairs with the hem of her clothes fluttering in the wind.
진열	jinyeol	noun	display, arrangement of goods 백화점 쇼윈도에 신상품이 화려하게 진열되어 있어요 New products are attractively displayed in the department store window.
집회	jiphoe	noun	assembly, rally, gathering 시민들이 광장에 모여 평화적인 집회를 열었어요 Citizens gathered in the square for a peaceful assembly.
초가집	chogajip	noun	thatched-roof house 초가집은 한국의 전통적인 농촌 가옥이에요 Thatched-roof houses are traditional rural homes in Korea.
등^⁴	deung	noun	lamp, light · 등을 켜다, 등을 밝히다 어두워서 현관에 등을 켰어요 It was dark, so I turned on the light in the entryway.
대접^²	daejeop	noun	large bowl · 대접에 담다 할머니가 큰 대접에 국수를 담아 주셨어요 My grandmother served me noodles in a big bowl.
물리다^²	mullida	verb	to return (a purchase), to take back · 물건을 도로 물리다 산 지 하루 만에 신발을 도로 물렸어요 물리다 → 물렸어요 I returned the shoes just one day after buying them.
솔^²	sol	noun	brush · 솔로 닦다 · 구둣솔 운동화를 솔로 깨끗하게 닦았어요 I scrubbed my sneakers clean with a brush.
골^³	gol	noun	groove, furrow · 골을 파다, 깊게 팬 골 나무판에 골을 파서 전선을 넣었어요 I cut a groove in the wooden board and placed the wire in it.
거르다^²	georeuda	verb	to skip, to miss (a meal) · 끼니를 거르다 · 아침을 거르다 바쁘다는 이유로 아침 식사를 거르는 날이 많아졌어요 거르다 → 거르는 I have been skipping breakfast more often because I am busy.
곁들이다	gyeotdeurida	verb	to accompany with, to add alongside 파스타에 신선한 샐러드를 곁들여 내놓았어요 곁들이다 → 곁들여 I served the pasta with a fresh salad.
고다	goda	verb	to simmer, to boil down slowly 어머니가 사골을 오래 고아서 국물을 만들었어요 고다 → 고아서 My mother simmered beef leg bones for a long time to make broth.
공산품	gongsanpum	noun	manufactured goods, industrial products 이 나라는 주로 공산품을 수출하여 외화를 벌어들여요 This country earns foreign currency mainly by exporting manufactured goods.
공중위생	gongjungwisaeng	noun	public hygiene, public health 공중위생을 철저히 관리해야 전염병을 막을 수 있어요 Strict public hygiene measures are needed to prevent infectious diseases.
교정^¹	gyojeong	noun	proofreading · 원고 교정 출판 전에 꼼꼼한 교정이 필요해요 Thorough proofreading is needed before publication.
구형^¹	guhyeong	noun	old model, older type · 구형 모델 구형 모델은 배터리 수명이 짧아서 불편했어요 The older model was inconvenient because its battery had a short lifespan.
기기	gigi	noun	device, machine, equipment 최신 기기를 다루는 방법을 처음 배우는 건 쉽지 않아요 Learning to use the latest devices for the first time is not easy.
기호품	gihopum	noun	consumables enjoyed for pleasure 커피와 차는 많은 사람들이 즐기는 기호품이에요 Coffee and tea are beverages many people enjoy for pleasure.
나날	nanal	noun	each day, daily, days 힘든 나날을 보내면서도 민수 씨는 희망을 잃지 않았어요 Even through difficult days, Minsu never lost hope.
난청	nancheong	noun	hearing impairment, hearing difficulty 난청이 있는 분을 위해 자막을 제공하고 있어요 We provide captions for people with hearing difficulties.
남용	namyong	noun	misuse, abuse, overuse 회의에서는 전문 용어의 남용을 피하는 게 좋아요 It is best to avoid overusing technical terms in meetings.
널리다	neollida	verb	to be scattered about, to be strewn 방바닥에 옷가지들이 여기저기 널려 있었어요 널리다 → 널려 Clothes were scattered all over the bedroom floor.
누비다	nubida	verb	to roam, to travel all over, to crisscross 그 기자는 전 세계를 누비며 현장 취재를 해 왔어요 누비다 → 누비며 That reporter has traveled around the world reporting from the scene.
단가	danga	noun	unit price, cost per unit 원자재 가격이 오르면 제품의 단가도 함께 올라가요 When raw material prices rise, the unit price of the product rises as well.
단돈	dandon	noun	a mere sum, just a small amount of money 단돈 천 원도 없어서 버스를 탈 수 없었어요 I couldn't take the bus because I didn't even have 1,000 won.
달구다	dalguda	verb	to heat, to warm up, to make hot 프라이팬을 충분히 달구고 나서 채소를 볶아요 달구다 → 달구고 Heat the frying pan thoroughly before stir-frying the vegetables.
달라붙다	dallabutda	verb	to stick to, to cling to, to latch onto 젖은 옷이 몸에 달라붙어서 움직이기 불편해요 달라붙다 → 달라붙어서 My wet clothes are sticking to my body, making it uncomfortable to move.
달아오르다	daraoreuda	verb	to heat up, to flush, to become hot 마라톤 중반부에 접어들자 열기가 달아올랐어요 달아오르다 → 달아올랐어요 The excitement grew as the marathon reached its halfway point.
담보	dambo	noun	collateral, guarantee, security 집을 담보로 대출을 받아 사업 자금을 마련했어요 I took out a loan using my house as collateral to fund my business.
대금	daegeum	noun	payment, price, sum owed 물건을 받은 후 대금을 지불해 주시면 돼요 You can pay after receiving the goods.
대접^¹	daejeop	noun	hospitality, treating someone to food or service · 손님 대접 · 대접하다 친구가 집에 오면 늘 정성껏 대접을 해야 한다고 생각해요 I think friends should always be treated with care when they visit my home.
덥히다	deopida	verb	to heat up, to warm something 냄비에 남은 국을 다시 덥혀서 먹었어요 덥히다 → 덥혀서 I reheated the leftover soup in the pot and ate it.
뒤적이다	dwijeogida	verb	to rummage through, to search by turning over 민수 씨는 서랍 속을 한참 뒤적여서 지갑을 찾아냈어요 뒤적이다 → 뒤적여서 Minsu rummaged through the drawer for a while and found his wallet.
드세다	deuseda	adjective	to be fierce, strong, aggressive 그 팀의 수비가 얼마나 드센지 공격수들이 쉽게 뚫지 못했어요 드세다 → 드센지 That team's defense was so strong that the forwards had trouble breaking through.
뜯어내다	tteudeonaeda	verb	to tear off, to pull off, to strip away 벽에 붙어 있는 오래된 포스터를 뜯어냈어요 뜯어내다 → 뜯어냈어요 I tore the old poster off the wall.
맞춤	matchum	noun	custom-made, tailored fit 그 양복점은 맞춤 정장으로 유명해요 That tailor's shop is famous for its custom-made suits.
매니저	maenijeo	noun	manager, agent 매니저가 가수의 스케줄을 꼼꼼히 관리했어요 The manager carefully managed the singer's schedule.
매립	maerip	noun	reclamation, landfill 해안 도시에서 매립을 통해 새로운 땅을 만들었어요 New land was created through reclamation in a coastal city.
맵시	maepsi	noun	stylish figure, smart appearance 수진 씨는 맵시 있게 차려입고 행사에 참석했어요 Sujin dressed stylishly and attended the event.
머금다	meogeumda	verb	to hold in mouth, to contain 민수 씨는 물을 입에 머금고 잠시 기다렸어요 머금다 → 머금고 Minsu held water in his mouth and waited for a moment.
멋스럽다	meotseureopda	adjective	to be stylish, to be tasteful 그 배우는 나이가 들어도 여전히 멋스럽게 옷을 입어요 멋스럽다 → 멋스럽게 That actor still dresses stylishly despite getting older.
모유	moyu	noun	breast milk, mother's milk 아기가 모유를 먹고 편안히 잠들었어요 The baby fell peacefully asleep after having breast milk.
묵히다	mukida	verb	to let sit unused, to leave idle 그 토지는 오랫동안 묵혀 두어 잡초만 가득했어요 묵히다 → 묵혀 The land had been left unused for a long time and was covered in weeds.
물리다^¹	mullida	verb	to be bitten · 개에게 물리다 · 모기에 물리다 개에게 물려서 병원에 가야 했어요 물리다 → 물려서 I had to go to the hospital after being bitten by a dog.
물자	mulja	noun	materials, supplies, goods 캠핑에 필요한 물자를 창고에 모아 두었어요 We gathered the supplies needed for camping in the storage room.
변변찮다	byeonbyeonchanta	adjective	to be mediocre, to be insignificant 어릴 때 먹었던 변변찮은 도시락이 지금은 그리워요 변변찮다 → 변변찮은 Now I miss the meager packed lunches I used to eat as a child.
사업주	saeopju	noun	business owner, employer 사업주는 직원들의 안전을 최우선으로 생각해야 해요 Business owners must put their employees' safety first.
서민적	seominjeok	determiner / noun	of ordinary people, characteristic of ordinary people 그 식당은 서민적인 분위기로 인기가 많아요 That restaurant is popular for its down-to-earth atmosphere.
손대다	sondaeda	verb	to touch, handle, start on 아직 완성되지 않은 보고서에는 손대지 마세요 손대다 → 손대지 Please do not touch the unfinished report.
약물	yangmul	noun	drug, medication, pharmaceutical substance 안내문에 나온 약물 이름이 조금 어려워요 The names of the medications in the leaflet are a little difficult.
연계	yeongye	noun	connection, linkage, coordination 두 기관이 연계하여 공동 사업을 추진하고 있어요 The two organizations are working together on a joint project.
외제	oeje	noun	foreign-made goods, imported product 그 가게에는 외제 명품들이 화려하게 진열되어 있었어요 Imported luxury goods were lavishly displayed in that store.
웰빙	welbing	noun	well-being, healthy lifestyle 요즘 많은 사람들이 웰빙을 추구하며 건강한 식단을 유지해요 These days, many people pursue well-being and maintain a healthy diet.
자그마하다	jageumahada	adjective	to be small, tiny 그 강아지는 몸이 자그마해서 더 귀엽게 느껴져요 자그마하다 → 자그마해서 That puppy looks even cuter because it is so small.
정통	jeongtong	noun	orthodox, authentic, traditional 그 유파는 수백 년의 역사를 가진 정통 무예를 계승하고 있어요 That school carries on an authentic martial arts tradition with a history of several hundred years.
주력	juryeok	noun	main force, primary effort 이 가방은 우리 회사의 주력 제품이에요 This bag is our company's flagship product.
집사람	jipsaram	noun	one's wife, woman of the house 집사람이 직접 만든 된장찌개가 제일 맛있어요 My wife's homemade soybean paste stew tastes the best.
집필	jippil	noun	writing, authorship 그 소설가는 데뷔 이후 십여 편의 작품 집필에 매진해 왔어요 Since debuting, the novelist has devoted themselves to writing more than ten works.
트집	teujip	noun	fault-finding, nitpicking 민수 씨는 사소한 일에도 자꾸 트집을 잡아 분위기를 어색하게 만들었어요 Minsu kept finding fault even with little things, making the atmosphere awkward.
특집	teukjip	noun	special feature, special edition 이 잡지는 창간 기념으로 한국 음악 특집을 발행했어요 The magazine published a special issue on Korean music to mark its anniversary.
팔자	palja	noun	fate, fortune, destiny 그것이 내 팔자려니 하고 받아들이기로 했어요 I decided to accept it as my fate.
폭행	pokhaeng	noun	assault, physical violence 직장 내 폭행은 법으로 엄격히 처벌받아요 Assault in the workplace is strictly punished by law.
허름하다	heoreumhada	adjective	to be shabby, dilapidated, run-down 허름한 골목 식당이지만 음식 맛은 유명 맛집 못지않게 훌륭해요 허름하다 → 허름한 It's a shabby little alley restaurant, but the food is as good as any famous eatery.
헤집다	hejipda	verb	to dig through, rummage, stir up 서랍을 헤집어 찾아봤지만 열쇠가 보이지 않았어요 헤집다 → 헤집어 I rummaged through the drawer, but I couldn't find the key.
양식^⁴	yangsik	noun	food supplies, provisions · 양식이 바닥나다 겨울이 길어지자 마을의 양식이 바닥나기 시작했어요 As the winter dragged on, the village's food supplies began to run out.
소지^²	soji	noun	possession, carrying on one's person · 신분증 소지, 소지하다 공항에서는 신분증을 꼭 소지해야 해요 You must carry your ID at the airport.
관^²	gwan	noun	pipe, tube · 수도관, 관이 막히다 관이 막혀서 물이 잘 안 내려가요 The pipe is clogged, so the water won't drain well.
반주^²	banju	noun	a drink (of alcohol) with a meal · 반주를 곁들이다 아버지는 저녁에 반주로 소주 한 잔을 드세요 My father has a glass of soju with dinner.
상호^²	sangho	noun	business name, trade name · 가게 상호 가게 상호를 새로 바꿨어요 We changed the shop's name.
새끼^²	saekki	noun	straw rope · 새끼를 꼬다 옛날에는 짚으로 새끼를 꼬았어요 In the old days, people twisted straw into rope.
신상^²	sinsang	noun	new product, new arrival (colloquial) · 신상 옷, 신상품 이 가방은 이번 시즌 신상이에요 This bag is a new arrival this season.
인^²	in	noun	seal, stamp · 인을 찍다, 도장 서류 맨 아래에 인을 찍어 주세요 Please put your seal at the very bottom of the document.

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How many TOPIK 6 Korean daily life words are on this list?: This page lists 96 advanced-level Korean daily life vocabulary words (TOPIK 6), each with romanization and an English meaning — free, by a certified Korean teacher.
Is this daily life word list free to use?: It is free with no sign-up. Browse and search the full list online, switch TOPIK levels above, or open the matching lessons to study the words in context.

Written by Alvin Lim Certified Korean Language Teacher (Level 2)