Korean Conversation · Level 310
15 words
Korean word
이모지
Pronunciation
Romanizationimoji
Meaning
- nounemoji
Example
이모지가 너무 귀여워요.i mo ji ga neo mu kwi yeo wo yo
The emoji is so cute.
More examples
대화에서 이모지를 선택할 때 상황에 맞게 골라야 해요.tae hwa e seo i mo ji reul seon tae kal ttae sang hwang e mat kke kol la ya hae yo
When choosing an emoji in a conversation, you should choose one that fits the situation.
Core concept
A small picture symbol that can stand in for words or add feeling to a message.
Common phrases
이모지로 표현하다i mo ji ro pyo hyeon ha da
express with an emoji
이모지를 선택하다i mo ji reul seon tae ka da
choose an emoji
이모지로 반응하다i mo ji ro pa neung ha da
react with an emoji
Similar words
이모티콘imotikon: A face or expression made by combining letters or keyboard symbols.
스티커seutikeo: A larger illustrated image sent in a chat or social media message.
아이콘aikon: A small picture on a digital screen that represents an app, function, or item.
Definition in Korean
말 대신 또는 말의 뉘앙스를 더하기 위해 메시지에 넣는 작은 그림 기호mal tae sin tto neun ma rui nwi ang seu reul teo ha gi wi hae me si ji e neon neun cha geun keu rim ki ho
Word origin
The word is borrowed from English emoji, which comes from Japanese and combines words meaning picture and character.
Usage tips
- In Korean chat, a pictorial emoji is often distinguished from a face made with keyboard characters, so the choice of term can matter.