In order to make this fanfiction realistic, I will be using a selection of Korean Pop Words which are familiar in Korean Dramas and Television. Looking online, I have noticed that many Korean words which are translated in English regarding their phonics, have different versions (Eg. Eonni OR Unnie)- Please inform me of which style you would prefer me to use. There may be inaccuracies. In which case, please inform me of any mistakes and improvements which can be made- This will help me make the fanfiction more accurate and I will ensure that I edit chapters so they work!

KOREAN WORDS

Annyeonghaseyo- Hello

Yeoboseyo- Hello (On phone)

Annyeong- Bye

ㅋㅋ- Laughing Sound

Gwaenchana- It's okay

Eonni/Unnie- "Sister"- A way of addressing another girl - Can be said after someone's name

Ya(h)!- A outburst/remark said by Koreans to express (mild) annoyance. The informal "Hey!"

Aish- Another word of annoyance, "Ugh" "Darn". Or Yujin's response to whether her test was above 50

Aniyo/a (o is more formal)- No, can be said in a cute way, as in "come on, no way..."

Mianhae- Sorry

Jinjja Mianhae- I'm really sorry

Pabo/ya- Fool or Idiot

Majayo- "Yes, that's right"

Naneun ____ -imnida- I am____

Mannaseo Bangapseubnida- Nice to meet you

Jal Jinesseoyo- How are you?

Jaljinaeyo- I'm Fine

Gwiyeowo/Kiyowo/Kiyo- Cute

Yeppuda- Pretty/Beautiful

Yeppun (Yeoja) - Pretty adjective. - Pretty girl

Jeongmal Yeppuda- You are really pretty

Jeongmal areumdauseyo- You're so beautiful

Kamsahamnida- Thank you (Formal)

Gomawo- Thank you (Informal)-

Eotteokhae/Ottoke- What to do? 

Eotteoke - How to do?

Saranghae- I love you

Omo- "Oh my"

Jinjja- Really!?

Geurae- Sure, Alright

Geunde/Hajiman- But

Arasseo- Expression of agreement. "Ok"

Jeogiyo- Excuse Me

___ Juseyo- Please ("This/that please")

Fighting/Hwaiting!- A saying of motivation

Wae!?- Why!?

Jamkkanman!- Wait/Just a sec!

Gidaryeo- Wait/ Just a sec.

Andwae!- "No", "Cannot be"

Nan Molla- "Don't know"

Hokshi- "Could it be?" Used at start of sentence to suggest your unsure of something

Pali X2/Pali/Paliwa!- Hurry Up!

Na noh meewo- I hate you

Aigoo- Sign of frustration

Daebak- Expression of amazement

Gaja!- Let's go!

Mas-iss-eo- Delicious!

Hana dul ses- One two three

Ne- "Ok" "Yes" - Shows they understand whenever they like are in agreement

Name-ah Eg. "Yujin-ah!"

t/domo , used as a way to like just continue the sentence, like "but"

Nae- My. Eg. Nae Dongsaeng

Challenge!- Say before attempting something

DUGEUN DUGEUN- The Sound of a Heartbeat

D-1- The Day before a Specific Event

D-Day- The Day of the Specific Event

Ehhh eeehhhh- A sound made when confused/shocked by something

Merong- The sound made when a cat/child sticks out their tongue (Cute/Cheeky)

Oppa- Said to an older male

Nuna/Noona- Said to an older female

Dongsaeng- Younger brother/sister

Yeobo- Honey

Jagiya- Darling

 

PROVERBS

Attaching a bell around a cat's neck- Trying to attain something impossible

Plucking a star from the sky ^- When something is too difficult or impossible to get done

Don't drink the Kimchi soup first- Don't get ahead of yourself

Writing Chinese characters in front of Confucius- To point out someone who tries to teach an expert the area of their expertise

A picture of rice cake- Used to describe a desire you cannot have

At the end of hardship comes happiness

Even monkeys fall from trees- Nobody is perfect, even experts can make mistakes

After three years at a village schoolhouse, even a dog can recite a poem- Practice makes perfect

You scratch where it itches- Someone who seems to get/provide you with the thing you need, when you need it

Beans come out where beans are planted, and red beans come out from where red beans are planted- We can judge someone by their surroundings eg. If they have pretty friends, they're also pretty

Birds listen to day-words and rats listen to night-words- You should be careful who you talk about because it might be overheard by someone

The crayfish sides with the crab- Used to describe how people with similar traits and backgrounds tend to stick together and side with each other

Cold water is from the bottom up- Describes how there is a proper order for everything in Korea. Eg. The older person always gets served first

If the outgoing words are beautiful, then the incoming words will be beautiful too.- Treat others how you would like to be treated

Losing a cow, and then fixing the stable- Used to scold someone who only prepares after they have suffered. 

The frog cannot think of the tadpole as an enemy- You can't hate people who aren't as old or as experienced as you, because you were once just like them.

It is dark under the lamp- "It is indeed darkest at the base of the oil lamp. Generally, people do not realize what is right under their noses. People pay more attention to things that happen far away from their house than they do right on their own doorstep

Even if you are cornered by a tiger, if you keep your cool you can survive.- If in a tough situation, keep calm and you can get through it

Even if the sky collapses, there will be a hole gushing out.- Used to comfort those in a bad situation. There is a way out to any bad situation.

An insect falling into gunpowder and entering the fire- Said to those just asking for trouble or inviting themselves into danger

It is better if the papers can be lifted together.- Two people working on a project can generally achieve better results than the person working alone. Two heads are better than one after all!

One can only begin dancing when the Korean drum is tapped- Help is sometimes needed, as things don't take off as expected.

Entrust a cat with a fish- Express doubts upon whether a person may abuse your trust

A rolling stone gathers no moss- Don't stay inside, go out and experience the world. (An active person will have a more fulfilling life)

If you don't walk today, you will have to run tomorrow.- It's better to work hard so you can rest tomorrow

A dragon rises up from a small stream- Used to describe a great man or woman arising from humble beginnings.

When you want to find even dog poop to use as medicine, there isn't any- Things are never where you want them

Eating rice cakes while lying down- Used to convey something is very easy

A widower knows a widow's sorrow- Used to express the idea that people who are unhappy like to express their emotions to others, or are comforted by the unhappiness of others. In other words, misery loves company.

Clothes are wings- Used to emphasize the importance of dressing well, or the idea that clothes make the man.

It's better to get beaten by the whip first- It's better to get it over and done with.

Other's rice cakes always look bigger- Refers to when people think that other people's possessions are better than theirs, even when they are not

Starting is half the task- Starting is often the hardest step, but once begun, it is easy to continue. Used to encourage someone who just started a task

the surface of a watermelon- 'to scratch the surface.' Means 'to do something in a superficial way' or 'to examine only the superficial aspects.'

Giving a disease then giving medicine- Used when a person who initially caused trouble for others is offering a remedy and trying to help.

Even the straw shoe has a mate- There is someone for everyone

The belly button is bigger than the belly- Where minor things cost more than a major thing.

The tiger comes when you mention it- "Speak of the devil"

You can get a cub if you into the tiger's den- "Nothing ventured, nothing gained"- You need to face your fears to accomplish something

Mountains after mountains- After overcoming one difficulty, you face another difficulty. Eg. Getting Yujin to come, then not making things awkward/ trying to get her to understand her feelings

Cut of the head and tail"- Skip straight to the point

When the crow flies past the fruit falls- Used to describe being at the wrong place and the wrong time

Finding a garlic amidst the sand= Like looking for a needle in a haystack

Scattering ash on already cooked rice- Spoiling work that has been going well

If the fox stays in the well, it does now know how big the moon is- If you do not explore, you will not learn anything