보조개

Korean

Etymology

볼 (bol, “cheek”) +‎ 조개 (jogae, “bivalve”).

Pronunciation

  • (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [po̞d͡ʑo̞ɡɛ] ~ [po̞d͡ʑo̞ɡe̞]
  • Phonetic hangul: [보조개/보조게]
Romanizations
Revised Romanization?bojogae
Revised Romanization (translit.)?bojogae
McCune–Reischauer?pojogae
Yale Romanization?pocokay

Noun

보조개 • (bojogae)

  1. dimple
    웃으면 보조개가 진다.
    Useumyeon bojogae-ga jinda.
    Dimples appear when [she] smiles.

Synonyms

  • 볼우물 (borumul)
  • 조개볼 (jogaebol)
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