눈치

nunchi

Social intuition; the art of reading the room

noun

Intermediate Highcultureconceptsocialuntranslatable

Example Sentence

그 사람은 눈치가 빨라요.

Geu saram-eun nunchi-ga ppallayo.

"That person has quick nunchi."

Usage Note

The subtle art of sensing what other people are thinking or feeling without being told. Considered an essential social skill in Korea. Featured in the bestselling book "The Power of Nunchi" by Euny Hong.

Related Words

효

hyo

Filial piety; respect and care for parents and elders

정

jeong

Deep emotional bond or affection between people

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