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Word of the Day
Today’s Word
눈치
nunchi
social awareness/reading the room
Cultural Insight

눈치 is a crucial Korean concept – sensing others’ feelings and the atmosphere without words. Very valued!

Example Phrases

눈치 있어요
nunchi isseoyo
You have good awareness
눈치 없어요
nunchi eopseoyo
You lack awareness
눈치 빨라요
nunchi ppallayo
Quick to read situations

Related Vocabulary

눈치
nunchi
Social sense
분위기
bunwigi
Atmosphere
상황
sanghwang
Situation
Quick Review
눈치
nunchi
social awareness/reading the room