Korean word

스킨십

Pronunciation

Romanizationseukinsip

Meaning

  • nounphysical affection

Example

연인 사이에는 가벼운 스킨십이 자연스럽다.yeo nin sa i e neun ka byeo un seu kin si bi cha yeon seu reop tta

Light physical affection is natural between romantic partners.

Illustration for 스킨십 (physical affection)

More examples

부모와의 스킨십은 아이에게 안정감을 준다.pu mo wa ui seu kin si beun a i e ge an jeong ga meul chun da

Physical affection between parents and children gives children a sense of security.

Core concept

A gentle touch that shows warmth, comfort, or intimacy between close people.

Common phrases

  • 가벼운 스킨십ka byeo un seu kin sip

    light physical affection

  • 스킨십을 하다seu kin si beul ha da

    show physical affection

  • 스킨십이 있다seu kin si bi it tta

    presence of physical affection

Similar words

보디터치poditeochi: A light, momentary touch on someone's body.
접촉cheopchok: The act or state of two objects or bodies touching directly.
포옹poong: Close holding with both arms can show affection or provide comfort.
키스kiseu: Contact between the lips can convey affection or closeness.

Definition in Korean

연인이나 가족 등 가까운 사이에서 피부 접촉을 통해 친밀함이나 위안을 주고받는 것을 이르는 말yeo ni ni na ka jok teung ka kka un sa i e seo pi bu cheop cho geul tong hae chin mil ha mi na wi a neul chu go ban neun keo seul i reu neun mal

Word origin

Skinship was coined in Japan from English skin and the relational suffix -ship, then entered Korean as a loanword.

Usage tips

  • The word covers more than romantic contact, since family members can also share this kind of affectionate touch.

Opposites

  • 비접촉pijeopchoknoncontactnoun

Related words

  • 스킨십하다seukinsipadashow physical affectionverb

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