East Asia and Oceania Vocabulary - Южная Корея

a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions

to cover or last the whole of a period of time

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

a hostile encounter between armed forces during a war

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

a system of writing or set of characters used for a particular language or orthography

to establish control over an area or people, often by settling and exploiting it

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

to be divided into smaller groups or parts

a temporary stoppage or truce in hostilities between parties engaged in a war or conflict

a zone from which military forces or operations or installations are prohibited

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

a person older in age or experience than another

very important and necessary

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

the act or process of gathering a ripened crop from the fields

express gratitude or show appreciation to

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

a hole made in the ground for burying a dead body in

relating to the moon

deeply valued and held in high regard

related to or inherited from one's ancestors

the act of conducting a series of fixed actions, particular to a religious ceremony

to represent a more important or hidden meaning

be fond of; be attached to

the items that we wear, particularly a specific type of items

pleasingly simple and neat in design, form, or function

something that causes a person or group to feel proud

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

(of a flavor) dominant but not necessarily harsh

widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

a hot Korean dish made with pickled cabbage, peppers, etc.

transformed by natural microorganisms, often resulting in the creation of acids, gases, or alcohol

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

an edible root of red color with a pungent taste that is eaten raw in salads

a soft mixture of meat, fruit, vegetables, etc. to be spread on bread or used in cooking other dishes

involving mutual action or influence between two or more entities

devices that operate using electrical circuits, such as smartphones, laptops, or TVs

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

the cultural elements and activities that are widely liked, enjoyed, and shared by the general public, particularly younger people

a remarkable, noteworthy, or outstanding development, person, or thing

(of a song or phrase) having a memorable and appealing quality

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

‌(phonetics) a speech sound produced by interfering with or stopping the flow of air through the mouth or nose

‌(phonetics) a speech sound produced without interfering with the flow of air coming through the mouth or nose

arranged in a clear, orderly manner, making it easy to follow or understand

the state of being uncomplicated, straightforward, or free from complexity

(of a plant) to produce flowers and display them in full color

related to or formed by the activity of volcanoes

having a very beautiful view of nature

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

to gather in a group

to eat a small amount of food between meals, typically as a quick and informal meal