English words from Korean
- cheongjuA rice wine of Korean origin.
- chimaekThe pairing of fried chicken and beer, originating in South Korea.
- chisanbopA finger counting method perform basic arithmetic operations to numbers from 0 to 99.
- choco pieA confection consisting of marshmallow or cream between two biscuits, covered with chocolate.
- chogoriA traditional Korean upper garment; jeogori.
- chollimaA mythical horse that originates from the Chinese classics and is commonly portrayed in East Asian mythology.
- ChongchonA river in North Korea.
- ChongjinA city in North Hamgyong Province, North Korea, the third largest city in North Korea.
- ChosongulSynonym of hangul.
- ChuncheonA city, the provincial capital of Gangwon Province, South Korea.
- ChungcheongOne of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty.
- ChuseokThe Korean Mid-Autumn Festival, held during the middle of the eighth month of the traditional East Asian luni-solar calendar (thus shifting each year on the Gregorian calendar, and not occurring in August); the most significant family holiday in Korea. The holiday coincides with the autumn harvest and symbolizes abundance and prosperity. As a gesture of gratitude, the first fruits of the harvest are offered to ancestors in appreciation for their protection and blessings throughout the year.
- corn cheeseA South Korean dish made of sweet corn (often canned) and mozzarella cheese.
- daebakAwesome, cool.
- daegeumA large bamboo flute with a buzzing membrane that gives it a special timbre, used in traditional Korean music.
- dak-hanmariKorean-style hotpot made with a whole chicken simmered in a clear broth, typically served with noodles, garlic, and dipping sauces.
- dalgonaA Korean sweet made of sugar and baking soda, usually pressed flat and stamped with a shape.
- dalgona coffeeA coffee beverage made using whipped dalgona-flavored coffee cream and milk.
- DangjinA city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
- DangunThe legendary founder of Gojoseon.
- danmujiSynonym of takuan (a type of pickled daikon radish).
- dansoA small notched, end-blown vertical flute made of bamboo or plastic, used in Korean music.
- ddakjiA folded square of paper used in several Korean games.
- Democratic People's Republic of KoreaOfficial name of North Korea: a country in East Asia; abbreviation DPRK.
- doenjangA thick salty paste made from fermented soybeans, used in Korean cuisine.
- doenjang-jjigaeA Korean traditional jjigae made with doenjang as a primary ingredient.
- dokkaebiA creature in Korean mythology, also known as "Korean goblin"
- dolsotA stone bowl used especially for serving bibimbap.
- dongchimiA form of kimchi made from radish and a type of cabbage.
- DonggyeongiA naturally bobtailed dog breed that originated in Korea, currently endangered.
- DonghakAn academic movement in Korean Neo-Confucianism, founded in 1860 by Choe Je-u, that arose as a reaction to seohak (西學, "Western learning") and gradually evolved into the religion known as Cheondoism.
- dongsaengA younger sibling (in the context of Korea).
- DorasanA hill close to Paju, South Korea, on the edge of the Korean Demilitarised Zone.
- dosirakA Korean-style packed lunch, usually consisting of rice and several banchan (small side dishes).
- down permA men's perm that applies relaxer to stiff hair.
- drug eggA soft-boiled egg marinated in soy sauce with garlic, ginger, etc.
- DubeolsikA hangul keyboard layout (or any of its derivatives). The consonants are on the left, and the vowels are on the right.
- dubuKorean tofu
- durumagiA traditional Korean overcoat / topcoat.
- fire cartSynonym of hwacha (historical Korean weapon)
- gagwomanA woman writer or woman performer of gags.
- galbijjimA Korean steamed dish made with short rib.
- galbitangA Korean soup made from beef, daikon, onions, etc.
- gamjatangA spicy Korean soup made from the spine of a pig, often with vegetables and noodles.
- GangneungA city in Gangwon Province, South Korea.
- GangseoA district of Seoul, South Korea.
- gayageumA zither-like chordophone, most often with twelve strings, originating in the traditional music of Korea.
- geomungoA zither of ancient Korean origin, with frets and movable bridges, played by plucking with a stick.
- gganbuA best friend.
- ggotsinTraditional Korean silk shoes embroidered with flowers.
- gimmariA crispy seaweed noodle roll in Korean cuisine.
- GimpoA city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
- gochugaruA red pepper powder used in Korean cuisine.
- gochujangA condiment based on red chili, used in Korean cuisine.
- god-saengThe practice of living diligently with an organized daily routine.
- goguma mattangA Korean dish of deep-fried sweet potato tossed in a syrup
- GoguryeoAn ancient kingdom in modern Korea, one of the Three Kingdoms, existing from 37 BCE to 668 CE; at its maximum covering all of North Korea, the northern part of South Korea, parts of Manchuria in northeast China, and parts of Primorsky Krai in Russia.
- GojoseonAn ancient Korean kingdom.
- gomtangA Korean slow-simmered beef soup.
- gonggiA Korean children's game that is similar to jacks.
- gopchangA Korean dish of grilled intestines of cattle or pork.
- gosari namulA Korean dish of fern or bracken tops typically served with bibimbap.
- GoseongA county of Gangwon Province, South Korea.
- go-stopA popular Korean card game played with hwatu cards, similar to the Japanese game of koi-koi.
- gosuA person of great skill; master; expert.
- GoyangA city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
- gujeolpanAn elaborate Korean dish of nine different foods specially arranged on an octagonal plate.
- gukbapA Korean soup based on rice, with seasonings and various additional ingredients.
- gukjaHan characters invented and used only in Korea
- guljeotA Korean dish of salted fermented oyster.
- gumihoAn usually malevolent, shape-shifting fox spirit, typically said to take the form of a beautiful woman to seduce men and eat their livers.
- GungnaeA capital city of ancient Goguryeo in Ji'an, Tonghua, Jilin, China.
- GunsanA city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea.
- gwamegiA Korean winter dish of half-dried Pacific herring or Pacific saury.
- GwangbokjeolSynonym of Liberation Day.
- GwangmyeongA city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
- GwangyangA port city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.
- gwarosaKaroshi; death from overwork.
- gwonbeopA set of unarmed combat techniques in Korean martial arts.
- GyeryongA city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
- haegeumA musical instrument (chordophone) with a hollow soundbox, two strings made from silk, and a rod-like neck, of traditional Korean origin.
- HaejuA city in South Hwanghae Province, North Korea.
- haenyeoA female diver in South Korea who works harvesting molluscs, seaweed, etc.
- hagwonA profit-making private school, common in South Korea.
- HallyuSynonym of Korean Wave.
- halmoniAn elderly Korean woman, typically a grandmother.
- HamgyongA former province of northeastern Korea under the Joseon dynasty.
- HamhungThe provincial capital of South Hamgyong Province, North Korea; the country's 2nd-largest city and 3rd-largest port.
- HanahoeA surname from Irish.
- hanbokThe traditional Korean dress, often characterized by vibrant colours and simple lines without pockets.
- hanjeungmakA traditional Korean sauna.
- hanmunClassical Chinese in the Korean context.
- hanokA type of traditional Korean house first designed and built in the 14th century during the Joseon Dynasty.
- HanseongThe name of Seoul during the Joseon dynasty.
- hobakjukA Korean congee made with pumpkin.
- HoeryongA city in North Hamgyong Province, North Korea, across the Tumen River from Longjing, Yanbian, Jilin, China.
- hojuA patriarchal family registration system in Korea.
- HonamA historical region of South Korea, covering the modern-day Gwangju and Jeolla provinces.
- hongeohoeA Korean dish of fermented skate, known for its strong smell.
- hoobaeAn underclassman or junior, in the context of Korea.