
dislike; not want
Also means: not want to · if you don’t want to
171 words · Story levels: A0–B2
Including: 싫다 · 마음 · 화 · 행복하다 · 무섭다

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dislike; not want
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dislike; not want
Also means: not want to · if you don’t want to

feelings
Also means: desire · liking

anger
상관인 최 대장은 매우 화가 났습니다.
His superior, Commander Choi, was very angry.
The Wrong Signal Fire Before the Imjin War · A2
be happy
Also means: happily

scary
Also means: to be scary/afraid · scary, sure, but … · is scary, but

mood

feeling
Also means: sensation

worry

worried

heart
Also means: chest
수아의 가슴에서 걱정이 사라졌어요.
The worry disappeared from Sua's heart.
The Footprints That Stopped at the Frozen Creek · A2
concern
Also means: care

emotion
Also means: appraisal
서운한 감정이 없다면 거짓말이었다.
It would be a lie to say there was no sense of bitterness/sadness.
The Cold Noodles That Only the North Remembers · B2
fortunately

emotional hurt
Also means: wound · emotional wound
일기 읽은 거 말하면 수아가 더 상처받지 않을까
If I say I read the diary, won't Sua be even more hurt?
과외 학생 일기장을 읽어버렸다 · A2
am happy
Also means: happily

facial expression
하늘은 항상 무표정이었다.
Ha-neul always was expressionless.
The Speed Skater Who Changed Lanes at the Final Curve · A2
be sad
Also means: sad

laughter

fear
마을을 지배하는 것은 정의가 아니라 공포였다.
What ruled the village was not justice, but fear.
The Name Chiseled Off the Village Monument · B2
tension
아직 숨이 조금 찼지만, 긴장은 줄었다.
She was still a little out of breath, but her nervousness had decreased.
새벽 배송 상자에 찍힌 모르는 집 주소 · A2
smile
작고 짧은 미소였지만, 지연은 그걸 놓치지 않았다.
It was a small, brief smile, but Ji-yeon did not miss it.
The Last Bus Over Mireuksan Before the New Road · B1
certainty
"저는 거짓으로 만들어진 존재인데," "그것을 잃으면 제가 남는지조차 확신이 없어요."
"I am a being made of falsehood," "and I'm not even sure if I remain if I lose that."
The Gumiho Who Forgot How to Lie · B2
sadness

burdensome
Also means: oppressive · heavy · weighty
우체통에 편지를 넣는 순간, 이상하게도 가슴을 짓누르던 무거운 짐이 조금은 가벼워지는 것 같았다.
The moment he put the letter in the mailbox, strangely, the heavy burden that had been pressing on his chest seemed to lighten a bit.
The Apology Sent to an Address That No Longer Exists · B2
fear
마을 사람들의 마음속에는 깊은 불신과 두려움이 똬리를 틀고 있었다.
Deep distrust and fear were coiled in the hearts of the villagers.
The Name Chiseled Off the Village Monument · B2
look in one’s eyes

inner thoughts and feelings

sigh
그리고 무엇보다, 강을 바라보며 깊은 한숨을 쉬고 있었다.
And above all, it was sighing deeply while looking at the river.
The Dokkaebi Who Could Not Cross the New Bridge · B1
uneasy
Also means: I’m uneasy, you know · feel anxious · uneasily
너무 이상해서 불안한 마음에 몰래 찍어뒀어요.
It was so strange that out of anxiety I secretly took a picture.
스타트업 단톡방의 배신자 · B1
be curious

feel uncomfortable
근데 만약에 네가 많이 불편하면, 엄마도 다시 생각할 수 있어.
But if you are very uncomfortable, Mom can also think about it again.
우리 엄마 재혼 상대방이 내 전 직장 상사 · B1
anticipation
Also means: expectations · hope
이번엔 딱히 기대도 하지 않았다.
This time, she didn't have any particular expectations.
The Pojangmacha That Moved Before the Snow Could Find It · B2
proud
"마을의 자랑스러운 독립운동가 중 한 분 아니었나요?"
"Wasn't it one of the proud independence activists of the village?"
The Name Chiseled Off the Village Monument · B2
hope
어른의 말이 사실이기를 바라며, 그 희망을 유일한 진실로 믿어 버린다.
Wishing that the adults' words were true, they end up believing that hope as the only truth.
The Cold Noodles That Only the North Remembers · B2
concern

because I’m dazed
Also means: be dazed or blank

shock
구미호 자신도 충격에 휩싸였다.
The gumiho herself was also overcome with shock.
The Gumiho Who Forgot How to Lie · B2
warmth
차가운 냉면이 주는 그 따뜻함은, 아마도 고향이라는 온기였을 것이다.
That warmth given by the cold naengmyeon was perhaps the warmth of 'home'.
The Cold Noodles That Only the North Remembers · B2
suspicion
Also means: doubt
구청 담당자한테 물어봤더니 내부 구조 변경 의심 신고가 들어왔다고 하더라고.
I asked the district official, and they said a report of a suspected internal structure change came in.
전세 계약서에 없는 방 하나 · B1
feel at ease

stress
야, 나 지금 뛰어가는 중이야. 학교 그라운드 가볼게. 태양이 스트레스 받으면 거기 혼자 연습하거든. 연락할게.
Hey, I'm running there now. I'll go to the school grounds. When Taeyang gets stressed, he practices there alone. I'll contact you.
우리 팀 에이스가 경기 전날 사라졌다 · A2
to be glad to meet someone
Also means: in a welcoming way

happy

disappointment
그것은 실망이 아니라, 그 숫자가 의미하는 것을 받아들이는 데 걸리는 시간이었다.
It wasn't disappointment, but rather the time it took to accept what that number meant.
The Archery Lane Blown Left During the Team Finals · B2
feeling
Also means: sensation · sense
민지는 그를 보는 순간 기묘한 감각을 느꼈다.
The moment Minji saw him, she felt a strange sensation.
The Goshiwon Room Passed to a Stranger on Moving Day · B2
fear

was a shame, though…
아 진짜 그날 너무 아쉬웠는데ㅠㅠ 다음엔 꼭 와!!
Ah seriously, it was such a shame that day, make sure to come next time!!
동창 단톡에 올라온 내 남편 사진 · B1
distressing
"그게 당신에게 더 괴로운 일인 것 같군요."
"That seems to be a more painful thing for you."
The Gumiho Who Forgot How to Lie · B2
joy

seems to have been embarrassed
Also means: must have been embarrassed · claiming that someone is embarrassed · because of being embarrassed

wish

pitiful

determination
눈 밑에 옅은 그림자가 졌고, 표정에는 결심과 피로가 동시에 담겨 있었다.
There were faint shadows under his eyes, and his expression contained both determination and fatigue at the same time.
The Goshiwon Room Passed to a Stranger on Moving Day · B2
be embarrassed

envy
아... 지아야. 내가 잘못했어. 그냥 솔직히 말할게. 나 그 데모 처음 들었을 때 진짜 좋았어. 근데 솔직히... 질투났어. 네 곡이 이렇게 좋은데 나는 왜 이런 거 못 쓰나 싶었고. 그냥 내 이름으로 한 번만 올려보고 싶었어, 반응이 어떤지. 그게 다야. 변명은 아닌데... 진짜 미안해.
Ah... Ji-ah. I was wrong. I'll just be honest. I really liked that demo when I first heard it. But honestly... I was jealous. I thought, 'Why can't I write something like this when your song is so good?' I just wanted to upload it once under my name, to see the reaction. That's all. It's not an excuse... I'm really sorry.
내 노래를 훔친 밴드메이트 · B1
afraid
Also means: having been frightening · frightening
"다들 그게 잘못된 일인 줄 알지만, 묻는 게 두려운 거야.
"Everyone knows it was wrong, but they’re afraid to ask.
The Name Chiseled Off the Village Monument · B2
desire
'의도적 비과시', '수동적 노출', '수치화된 인정 욕구'
'Intentional non-display', 'passive exposure', 'quantified desire for recognition'
선배가 내 논문을 자기 이름으로 냈다 · B2
feel wronged
근데 그게 다 아버지 눈빛 하나 때문이었다면, 그건 좀 억울하다.
But if that was all because of father's gaze, that would be a bit unfair.
국가대표 은퇴 발표 5분 전 · B2
lonely

feel sorry for someone

be envious of
그 침착함이 서진은 늘 부러웠고, 동시에 약간 부담스러웠다.
Seo-jin always envied that calmness, and at the same time, it was slightly burdensome.
The Archery Lane Blown Left During the Team Finals · B2
cheering
모래판에 쓰러지는 소리와 함께 관중들의 환호가 터졌다.
Along with the sound of falling onto the sand arena, the cheers of the spectators erupted.
The Ssireum Belt Passed to the Wrong Son · B1
distrust
마을 사람들의 마음속에는 깊은 불신과 두려움이 똬리를 틀고 있었다.
Deep distrust and fear were coiled in the hearts of the villagers.
The Name Chiseled Off the Village Monument · B2
panic
공항 밖 더운 공기가 셔츠를 적셨다. 우진은 버건디 캐리어를 꽉 붙잡고 핸드폰 화면만 바라봤다. 패닉 상태에서 단체 채팅방을 만들었다. 민재가 실수로 추가됐다.
The hot air outside the airport soaked his shirt. Woojin clutched his burgundy suitcase tightly and stared only at his phone screen. In a panic, he created a group chat. Minjae was added by mistake.
해외 파견 첫날 회사 카드가 막혔다 · A2
anxiety
그의 뒷모습에서 묘한 불안감이 느껴졌다.
A strange sense of anxiety was felt from the sight of his retreating back.
The Name Chiseled Off the Village Monument · B2
hurt or disappointed
2주 치 서운한 건 나중에 따로 얘기하자.
As for my being upset about those two weeks, let's talk about it separately later.
단톡방에 잘못 올라온 계약서 · B2
warmth
차가운 냉면이 주는 그 따뜻함은, 아마도 고향이라는 온기였을 것이다.
That warmth given by the cold naengmyeon was perhaps the warmth of 'home'.
The Cold Noodles That Only the North Remembers · B2
exclamation
관중석에서 작은 탄성이 터져 나왔다.
A small gasp (of admiration) erupted from the spectator stands.
The Archery Lane Blown Left During the Team Finals · B2
chilling
Also means: cool
밤바람이 소나무 가지 사이를 지나가며 서늘한 소리를 냈다.
As the night wind passed through the pine branches, it made a chilly sound.
The Gumiho Who Forgot How to Lie · B2
creepy

sign of a feeling

pitiful
먼저 가련한 여인의 모습을 취하고, 길을 잃은 척하며, 마지막엔 도움을 구하는 애처로운 목소리로 남자를 불렀다.
First, taking the form of a pitiful woman, pretending to be lost, and finally, with a pathetic voice seeking help, she called the man.
The Gumiho Who Forgot How to Lie · B2
bitterness
그날 밤 서준이 내뱉은 말은 지금 떠올려도 입안에 쓴맛이 감돌았다.
The words Seojun spat out that night, even thinking of them now, left a bitter taste in his mouth.
The Apology Sent to an Address That No Longer Exists · B2
pitiful
먼저 가련한 여인의 모습을 취하고, 길을 잃은 척하며, 마지막엔 도움을 구하는 애처로운 목소리로 남자를 불렀다.
First, taking the form of a pitiful woman, pretending to be lost, and finally, with a pathetic voice seeking help, she called the man.
The Gumiho Who Forgot How to Lie · B2
like
Also means: who likes · that I liked · would have liked

to have a hard time
Also means: be difficult · that it is hard
지금 아버지는 걷기도 힘들었다.
Now, his father even had trouble walking.
The Boy Who Wrestled the Village Champion · A2
while laughing
Also means: laugh · laughed, you know · if/when laughing

worry
Also means: was worried · while worrying · was worried, but

hold back
Also means: hold one’s breath · enduring
지수는 3년 동안 참았던 눈물이 쏟아질 것 같았다.
Ji-su felt like the tears she had held back for three years were going to pour out.
The Soy Sauce Crocks Hidden on the Wrong Monastery Roof · B1
be worried
남자는 사람들이 걱정돼요.
The man about the people is worried.
The Drum That Beat Before the City Gates Closed · A2
cry; connective -고 form
Also means: cried · call (of a bird or animal) · -지 form of “cry” before negation

be startled
Also means: because/after being startled · be startled and · startled

to hope or wish
마지막 줄에는 "네가 어디서든 잘 지내고 있기를 바란다"고 덧붙였다.
In the last line, he added, "I hope you are doing well wherever you are."
The Apology Sent to an Address That No Longer Exists · B2
to be flustered
Also means: flustered

freeze in place from shock
Also means: become stiff · become stern

warm and comforting
Also means: warm
위층에서 내려오는 따뜻한 냄새였습니다.
coming down from the floor above it was a warm smell.
The Rice Cooker Still On in the Empty Apartment Upstairs · A2
be angry
Also means: angry · must have been angry · because (i’m) angry

no way

with a start
왕은 깜짝 놀라 눈을 떴습니다.
The king was startled and opened his eyes.
The Seal Pressed in Haste on the Wrong Decree · A2
smile
Also means: cook · smile and · while smiling

dislike
Also means: dislike, right?

expect or look forward to
기대했던 건 아니었는데, 그래도 어딘가 조금 서운했다.
It wasn't that she had expected it, but she still felt a bit disappointed.
The Pojangmacha That Moved Before the Snow Could Find It · B2
relax/release, with -지 marking a prohibition
Also means: while solving
완전히 긴장을 푼 것은 아니었지만, 더 이상 도망칠 생각도 없어 보였다.
He hadn't completely let his guard down, but, he also didn't seem to have any intention of running away anymore.
The Gumiho Who Forgot How to Lie · B2
to worry deeply
Also means: while thinking deeply or worrying
무엇을 써야 할지 고민했습니다.
what she should write worried/pondered.
The Lantern That Floated Farthest at Jinju · A2
doubt something
Also means: doubt (before a negation) · suspect someone

look forward to it
고마워요! 우리 지수, 우리 민준 😊 오늘 정말 기대돼요!
Thank you! Our Jisu, our Minjun 😊 I'm really looking forward to today!
시어머니 생신 선물이 반품됐다 · A1
that will go crazy
Also means: that’s crazy

enjoying
그는 숲의 정적을 즐기는 듯했다.
He seemed to be enjoying the silence of the forest.
The Gumiho Who Forgot How to Lie · B2
feel relieved

whether one regrets
Also means: regretted

because of nervousness
Also means: be nervous
지수는 긴장해서 손이 조금 떨렸습니다.
Jisoo was nervous, so her hands trembled a little.
The Gayageum String That Broke Before the Last Note · A2
trembling ( 연결 form used with 있다 for an ongoing action)

comfortably
Also means: be comfortable · comfortable · so that one can feel at ease

fear
Also means: for being afraid for me

calmly
Also means: composure

excited
해설자는 흥분한 목소리로 "역사적인 순간"이라고 말했다.
The commentator said "a historic moment" in an excited voice.
The Cold Noodles That Only the North Remembers · B2
fearing that someone may be disappointed

shed tears
결혼식에서 민지는 전복죽을 먹으며 눈물을 흘렸습니다.
At the wedding, Min-ji while eating the abalone porridge shed tears.
The Haenyeo's Last Abalone · A2
pull myself together
Also means: to set the table

suddenly welling up, of tears
지수는 지붕 위의 항아리를 보는 순간, 눈물이 핑 돌았다.
The moment Ji-su saw the jars on the roof, tears welled up in her eyes.
The Soy Sauce Crocks Hidden on the Wrong Monastery Roof · B1
be sad (polite)
새 도로가 생기면 이 길은 없어진다고 슬퍼하셨거든."
Saying that this road would disappear when the new road is built, she was sad."
The Last Bus Over Mireuksan Before the New Road · B1
hesitating
Also means: hesitation · hesitate and then

was excited, but

comfort oneself
이사를 갔을 수도 있다는 생각은 했지만, 보내지 않는 것보다는 낫지 않겠냐고 스스로를 달랬다.
He thought she might have moved, but he consoled himself, thinking it would be better than not sending it at all.
The Apology Sent to an Address That No Longer Exists · B2
would get angry

unconcernedly
Also means: be indifferent to
거짓말이 아니었다. 지수는 폰을 내려놓고 손을 한 번 꽉 쥐었다가 천천히 폈다. 창밖으로 광화문 빌딩들이 무심하게 늘어서 있었고, 사무실 안은 아무 일도 없었던 것처럼 조용했다. 하지만 그건 아직 아무것도 모르는 사람들의 조용함이었다.
It wasn't a lie. Jisu put down her phone and clenched her fist once before slowly opening it. Outside the window, the Gwanghwamun buildings stood indifferently, and the office was quiet as if nothing had happened. But that was the quiet of people who knew nothing yet.
단톡방에 잘못 올라온 계약서 · B2
earnestly
역사는 기록된 것뿐만 아니라, 기록되기를 간절히 바랐던 그 마음들로도 완성되는 것이다.
History is not only what is recorded, it is also completed by those hearts that desperately wished to be recorded.
The Ink That Dried Before the Annexation · B2
brightly
나연은 눈을 찡그리며 환하게 웃고 있었고, 서준은 뭔가를 말하며 장난을 치고 있었다.
Nayeon was squinting her eyes and laughing brightly, and Seojun was saying something and playing around.
The Apology Sent to an Address That No Longer Exists · B2
be bothersome
아주머니의 말은 재촉이었지만, 오랜 시간 함께 살아온 사람들 사이의 재촉이라 크게 거슬리지는 않았다.
The lady's words were a prompt to hurry, but it wasn't particularly annoying since it was the kind of rushing common between people who lived together for a long time.
The Goshiwon Room Passed to a Stranger on Moving Day · B2
distracted
Also means: being distracted

sink emotionally
Also means: sit down · settle low

lonely
lingering attachment
"하지만 죽은 자의 이름에 미련을 두지 마시오."
"But do not linger on the names of the dead."
The Name Chiseled Off the Village Monument · B2pouring out and
Also means: that will pour out · that were heaped on someone · about to spill out
그녀의 가슴 속 깊은 곳에 묻어두었던 감정이 마치 댐이 터지듯 쏟아져 나왔다.
The emotions she had buried deep in her heart poured out as if a dam had burst.
The Gumiho Who Forgot How to Lie · B2
blankly
서준은 한동안 그 네 글자를 멍하니 바라보았다.
Seojun stared blankly at those four characters for a while.
The Apology Sent to an Address That No Longer Exists · B2
who was coveting
"인호의 땅을 탐내던 자가 신고를 했고, 군인이 회복되기도 전에 인호는 끌려갔어."
"Someone who coveted In-ho's land reported him, and In-ho was dragged away before the soldier could even recover."
The Name Chiseled Off the Village Monument · B2
get better

be overwhelmed by
구미호 자신도 충격에 휩싸였다.
The gumiho herself was also overcome with shock.
The Gumiho Who Forgot How to Lie · B2
frown
이지수는 청산사 지붕을 올려다보며 눈살을 찌푸렸다.
Lee Ji-su looked up at the roof of Cheongsansa Temple and frowned.
The Soy Sauce Crocks Hidden on the Wrong Monastery Roof · B1
with a sudden jolt

press down on
우체통에 편지를 넣는 순간, 이상하게도 가슴을 짓누르던 무거운 짐이 조금은 가벼워지는 것 같았다.
The moment he put the letter in the mailbox, strangely, the heavy burden that had been pressing on his chest seemed to lighten a bit.
The Apology Sent to an Address That No Longer Exists · B2
become stiff
Also means: become established
상대 선수가 민준의 오른쪽 약점을 계속 파고들었고, 민준의 얼굴이 굳어졌다.
The opposing player kept digging into Min-jun's right-side weakness, Min-jun's face stiffened.
The Ssireum Belt Passed to the Wrong Son · B1
welled up
수아의 눈에 눈물이 조금 맺혔습니다.
In Sua's eyes tears welled up slightly.
The Lantern That Floated Farthest at Jinju · A2
be concerned
Also means: be allowed · that’s enough · become

like
Also means: good · be good; feel good · okay

become angry
Also means: make a sound · happened · give off a smell
상관인 최 대장은 매우 화가 났습니다.
His superior, Commander Choi, was very angry.
The Wrong Signal Fire Before the Imjin War · A2
whether someone is sorry (in an embedded question)
Also means: sorry · I’m sorry · that I’m sorry
무엇이 미안한지는 알고 있었다.
He knew what he was sorry for.
The Apology Sent to an Address That No Longer Exists · B2
to hurt emotionally
Also means: painful · be ill · hurt

grateful
Also means: thank you · thanks

weigh on one’s mind
Also means: take · be hanging · catch one’s eye

waver
Also means: swayed · swaying and · shaking

lighter
Also means: gently · casually · be light in weight
마음이 조금 가볍습니다.
Her heart/mind (subject) is a little light.
The Fortune Slip That Refused to Tie to the Branch · A1
tremble
Also means: was trembling, but… · because it is trembling · even if trembling
할머니는 손이 떨렸습니다.
The grandmother's hands trembled.
The Barley Rice Cooked for the Table That Was Never Set · A2
bother
Also means: be written · be used

goosebumps

because I hope so
Also means: do · have to · say
서윤아, 잠깐... 이메일 초안 쓰다가 손이 좀 떨려서. 그냥 그거 알아줬으면 해서. 무섭긴 한데, 그래도 하는 게 맞는 것 같아서. 어, 고마워. 진짜로.
Seoyun, wait a sec... My hand is shaking a bit while writing the email draft. I just wanted you to know that. It's scary, but I think it's still the right thing to do. Uh, thank you. Really.
선배가 내 논문을 자기 이름으로 냈다 · B2
appeal to
Also means: lift / raise · carry in hand · hold

hurt or offended
Also means: receive · got · receive, then

get angry
Also means: pay · make a sound · to give voice

worry/care (in a negative command)
Also means: write text · use · be written
to cling to
Also means: leaving behind · put · leave it alone
"하지만 죽은 자의 이름에 미련을 두지 마시오."
"But do not linger on the names of the dead."
The Name Chiseled Off the Village Monument · B2
love
Also means: love you · love you, i’m telling you · love, right?
오늘 그가 적어야 할 글자들은, 그가 평생 사랑해 온 나라의 마지막을 알리는 마침표가 될 것이었다.
The characters he had to write today would be the period marking the end of the country he had loved all his life.
The Ink That Dried Before the Annexation · B2
sigh and
Also means: breathe · rest · breathe and
그리고 무엇보다, 강을 바라보며 깊은 한숨을 쉬고 있었다.
And above all, it was sighing deeply while looking at the river.
The Dokkaebi Who Could Not Cross the New Bridge · B1
well up
Also means: have a tint or cast · flow this way · did it turn?
지수는 지붕 위의 항아리를 보는 순간, 눈물이 핑 돌았다.
The moment Ji-su saw the jars on the roof, tears welled up in her eyes.
The Soy Sauce Crocks Hidden on the Wrong Monastery Roof · B1
confidence
Also means: one’s own · person themself · one’s self at a particular time
스코어보드를 다시 볼 자신이 없었다.
She did not have the courage to look at the scoreboard again.
The Archery Lane Blown Left During the Team Finals · B2
deep
Also means: deeply · rich and full in taste or aroma · becoming more severe
마을 사람들의 마음속에는 깊은 불신과 두려움이 똬리를 틀고 있었다.
Deep distrust and fear were coiled in the hearts of the villagers.
The Name Chiseled Off the Village Monument · B2
while longing for it
Also means: drawn · reportedly drew
고향에서 태어나 고향의 맛을 평생 그리며 살아온 자신은 결국 그 냉면을 다시 먹지 못하는데, 오늘 처음으로 평양 냉면이 이쪽으로 넘어왔다.
She, who was born in her hometown and lived her whole life longing for its taste, ultimately cannot eat that naengmyeon again, but today, for the first time, Pyongyang naengmyeon has come over here.
The Cold Noodles That Only the North Remembers · B2
gratitude
Also means: audit
그의 얼굴은 여전히 빨개졌지만, 눈에는 감사의 빛이 가득했습니다.
His face was still red, but his eyes were full of the light of gratitude.
The Seal Pressed in Haste on the Wrong Decree · A2
reach emotionally
Also means: touch · be within reach
서준의 사과 없이도, 아니 어쩌면 그 사과가 닿지 않았기 때문에 나연은 자기 삶을 온전히 찾은 것 같았다.
Even without Seojun's apology—or perhaps because that apology didn't reach her— Nayeon seemed to have fully found her own life.
The Apology Sent to an Address That No Longer Exists · B2
become choked up
Also means: carry on the shoulder or back

composure
Also means: attention

was bad
Also means: bad · not bad

expression
Also means: light · color
그의 얼굴은 여전히 빨개졌지만, 눈에는 감사의 빛이 가득했습니다.
His face was still red, but his eyes were full of the light of gratitude.
The Seal Pressed in Haste on the Wrong Decree · A2
to soften
Also means: soft · soft and even · smoothly
박 할아버지의 눈이 부드러워졌습니다.
Grandpa Park's eyes softened.
The Bicycle Returned with Dry Tires After Three Days of Rain · A2
burden
Also means: luggage
우체통에 편지를 넣는 순간, 이상하게도 가슴을 짓누르던 무거운 짐이 조금은 가벼워지는 것 같았다.
The moment he put the letter in the mailbox, strangely, the heavy burden that had been pressing on his chest seemed to lighten a bit.
The Apology Sent to an Address That No Longer Exists · B2
ease
Also means: come loose · be solved
하지만 가슴 어딘가가 조금 풀리는 것 같았다.
But somewhere in her chest it felt like things were loosening up a bit.
The Last Bus Over Mireuksan Before the New Road · B1
gloomy
Also means: is dark · dark · dark and

break down emotionally
Also means: collapse
disgrace
Also means: numerical value
"서준아, 그 이름은 마을의 수치로 낙인찍혔단다.
"Seojun, that name was branded a disgrace to the village.
The Name Chiseled Off the Village Monument · B2
be at ease
Also means: be placed · be at stake

hit a sore spot and
Also means: touch (in a “don’t touch” construction) · not touch · touch/handle (in a negative construction)
나연의 가장 아픈 부분을 건드렸고, 그것도 아주 의도적으로.
He touched upon Nayeon's most painful part, and quite intentionally at that.
The Apology Sent to an Address That No Longer Exists · B2