Advanced Korean People & Relationships Vocabulary (TOPIK 6)

A complete list of 167 advanced-level Korean people & relationships vocabulary words (TOPIK 6). 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 Meaning
가냘프다 ganyalpeuda to be slender, to be frail
가누다 ganuda to hold up, to control (one's body)
가다듬다 gadadeumda to collect oneself, to straighten up
가쁘다 gappeuda to be short of breath, to be breathless
가식적 gasikjeok pretentious, insincere
가엾다 gayeopda to be pitiful, to be pathetic
각별하다 gakbyeolhada to be special, to be extraordinary
간부 ganbu executive, senior official
갈망 galmang longing, craving
감격스럽다 gamgyeokseureopda to be deeply moved, to feel overwhelmed
감량 gamnyang reduction in weight, cutting down
감명 gammyeong deep impression
감수성 gamsuseong sensitivity, sensibility
감촉 gamchok touch, feel, texture
감회 gamhoe lingering emotion, feeling on reflection
강인하다 ganginhada to be strong-willed, to be tough
강직하다 gangjikhada to be upright, to be principled
개운하다 gaeunhada to be refreshed, to feel clean
거동 geodong movement, behavior, conduct
거듭나다 geodeumnada to be reborn, to turn over a new leaf
거룩하다 georukhada to be holy, to be sacred
거부감 geobugam feeling of rejection, aversion
거북하다 geobukhada to be uncomfortable, to feel awkward
건방지다 geonbangjida to be arrogant, to be impertinent
건성 geonseong inattentiveness, doing perfunctorily
건장하다 geonjanghada to be sturdy, to be robust
결단력 gyeoldallyeok decisiveness, determination
결핍 gyeolpip deficiency, deprivation
경련 gyeongnyeon convulsion, cramp
경악 gyeongak shock, astonishment
경직 gyeongjik stiffness, rigidity
고달프다 godalpeuda to be weary, to be worn out
고인 goin deceased person, the late
곤두세우다 gonduseuda to prick up, to bristle, to raise sharply
곪다 gomda to fester, to suppurate
공허하다 gongheohada to be hollow, to be empty, to be vain
과민 gwamin oversensitivity, hypersensitivity
과부 gwabu widow
과찬 gwachan excessive praise, flattery
관련자 gwallyeonja person involved, related party
관절 gwanjeol joint (body part)
광부 gwangbu miner
교감 gyogam empathy, resonance, rapport
교묘하다 gyomyohada to be cunning, to be clever, to be crafty
교활하다 gyohwalhada to be sly, to be cunning, to be wily
구토 guto vomiting, nausea
국무총리 gungmuchongni prime minister (Korea)
국왕 gugwang king, monarch
국장 gukjang state funeral, department head
군중 gunjung crowd, mob
굴다 gulda to behave, to act (in a way)
굶주리다 gumjurida to starve, to go hungry
권태 gwontae boredom, ennui, tedium
귀족 gwijok nobility, aristocracy
근력 geullyeok muscle strength, physical strength
근시안 geunsian shortsighted view, myopic perspective
긍지 geungji pride, dignity, self-respect
기관지 gigwanji bronchus, bronchial tube
기력 giryeok energy, vitality, strength
기만 giman deception, fraud, trickery
기묘하다 gimyohada to be strange, to be odd, to be peculiar
기색 gisaek sign, look, expression
기이하다 giihada to be strange, to be unusual, to be bizarre
기절 gijeol fainting, loss of consciousness
기질 gijil temperament, disposition, nature
기특하다 giteukhada to be admirable, to be praiseworthy, to be remarkable
기품 gipum grace, elegance, dignity
길쭉하다 giljjukhada to be longish, to be elongated
꼴불견 kkolbulgyeon eyesore, disgraceful sight
꾀 kkoe trick, scheme, cunning
끈끈하다 kkeunkkeunhada to be sticky, to be adhesive, to be tenacious
끈질기다 kkeunjilgida to be tenacious, to be persistent, to be dogged
나른하다 nareunhada to be languid, to be drowsy, to be lethargic
나약하다 nayakhada to be weak, to be frail, to be feeble
낙태 naktae abortion
난감하다 nangamhada to be at a loss, to be in a difficult situation
남녀평등 namnyeopyeongdeung gender equality
내장 naejang internal organs, entrails
내젓다 naejeotda to wave aside, to row, to flail
내키다 naekida to feel like doing, to be willing
냉담하다 naengdamhada to be cold, indifferent, aloof
냉정 naengjeong coolness, composure, calmness
냉혹하다 naenghokhada to be cold-blooded, ruthless, cruel
넋 neok soul, spirit
넓적하다 neoljeokhada to be flat and wide, broad and flat
노부부 nobubu elderly couple
노여움 noyeoum anger, indignation, wrath
노폐물 nopyemul waste products, body waste, toxins
노하다 nohada to get angry, to become enraged
뇌사 noesa brain death
뇌졸중 noejoljung stroke, cerebrovascular accident
누이 nui older sister (of a male)
눈꺼풀 nunkkeopul eyelid
눈물겹다 nunmulgyeopda to be tearful, to be touching enough to cry
눈초리 nunchori corner of the eye; gaze, look
눈총 nunchong dirty look, glare of reproach
늠름하다 neumneumhada to be dignified, gallant, imposing
단란하다 dallanhada to be cozy, harmonious, happy (of a family)
담담하다 damdamhada to be calm, composed, tranquil
당혹 danghok embarrassment, confusion, bewilderment
대기만성 daegimanseong late bloomer, greatness achieved late in life
대담하다 daedamhada to be bold, daring, audacious
대성통곡 daeseongtonggok wailing loudly, crying one's eyes out
덜렁대다 deolleongdaeda to be careless, to act rashly, to be scatter-brained
덩치 deongchi body size, physique, bulk
독거노인 dokgeonoin elderly person living alone
독선적 dokseonjeok self-righteous, dogmatic; self-righteousness
돈독하다 dondokhada to be close, deep, solid (of a relationship)
동경 donggyeong longing, yearning, adoration
동맥 dongmaek artery
동병상련 dongbyeongsangnyeon sympathy between those sharing the same plight
동상이몽 dongsangimong sharing the same bed but different dreams; people with different goals
동성 dongseong same sex, same gender
동정 dongjeong sympathy, pity, compassion
뒤통수 dwitongsu back of the head; betrayal (slang)
뒤틀리다 dwiteullida to be twisted, to be distorted, to be warped
등골 deunggol spine, backbone; the back
딱하다 ttakhada to be pitiful, pathetic, in a sorry state
떨구다 tteolguda to drop, to let fall, to lower
마누라 manura wife (informal)
맏형 mathyeong eldest brother
맥박 maekbak pulse, heartbeat
맹렬하다 maengnyeolhada to be fierce, to be vehement
멍들다 meongdeulda to bruise, to get a bruise
면모 myeonmo aspect, facet, appearance
면역 myeonyeok immunity, immunization
명복 myeongbok blessing for the deceased, repose of soul
모욕 moyok insult, humiliation
모질다 mojilda to be harsh, to be ruthless
목덜미 mokdeolmi nape of neck, back of neck
몰입 morip immersion, absorption, deep focus
몸집 momjip body size, physique
못마땅하다 monmattanghada to be displeased, to be dissatisfied
묘하다 myohada to be strange, to be subtle, mysterious
무기력 mugiryeok lethargy, powerlessness
무료하다 muryohada to be bored, to be tedious
무르다 mureuda to be soft, to be mushy
무모하다 mumohada to be reckless, to be rash
묵직하다 mukjikhada to be heavy, to be weighty, solid
미각 migak sense of taste, gustation
미남 minam handsome man, good-looking man
미덕 mideok virtue, moral excellence
미묘하다 mimyohada to be subtle, to be delicate, nuanced
미혼모 mihonmo unwed mother, single mother
배제 baeje exclusion, elimination
복합적 bokhapjeok complex, composite, multifaceted
산뜻하다 santteuthada to be fresh, crisp, refreshing
수치 suchi shame, value, figure, number
시원시원하다 siwonsiwonhada to be open, frank, refreshing
암기력 amgiryeok memory power, memorization ability
압박감 apbakgam sense of pressure, feeling of being pressured
오른팔 oreunpal right arm, right-hand person
우직하다 ujikhada to be steadfast, to be loyal and honest
움츠리다 umcheurida to shrink back, to hunch up
전율 jeonyul thrill, shudder, trembling
절제 jeolje moderation, self-restraint
정감 jeonggam warmth, affection, sentiment
젖히다 jeothida to lean back, push open, flip back
조급하다 jogeuphada to be impatient, hasty, anxious
찌뿌드드하다 jjippudeudeuhada to feel achy and heavy, to feel sluggish
찬란하다 challanhada to be brilliant, to be radiant, to be glorious
치켜들다 chikyeodeulda to lift up, to raise high
쾌감 kwaegam pleasure, thrill, pleasant feeling
허기 heogi hunger, empty stomach
허망 heomang futility, emptiness, vanity
홀가분하다 holgabunhada to be carefree, feel light, unburdened
확고하다 hwakgohada to be firm, resolute, solid
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Written by Alvin Lim Certified Korean Language Teacher (Level 2)