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Position and direction

26 position and direction words

These words describe position and direction and do not fit a single fixed spot in an illustration. Browse the idioms linked to each word in Hangul order.

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가로01

2 idioms

가로01: 왼쪽에서 오른쪽으로 나 있는 방향. 또는 그 길이.

Illustration of the first meaning of “가로 뛰고 세로 뛰다”: To leap about wildly, overwhelmed by emotion. jump about wildly To leap about wildly, overwhelmed by emotion. Illustration of the first meaning of “가로 지나 세로 지나”: An expression likening a situation that is the same whichever way it turns out to carrying a load on one’s back, whether crosswise or lengthwise. It makes no difference either way An expression likening a situation that is the same whichever way it turns out to carrying a load on one’s back, whether crosswise or lengthwise.

겉01

1 idiom

겉01: 물체의 바깥 부분.

Illustration of the first meaning of “겉으로 빙빙 돌다”: Cling only to outward phenomena without investigating the core of something. Circle around the surface Cling only to outward phenomena without investigating the core of something.

곁

2 idioms

곁: 어떤 대상의 옆. 또는 공간적·심리적으로 가까운 데.

Illustration of the first meaning of “곁을 떠나다”: A euphemistic expression for the death of someone with whom one was close. lose someone close to death A euphemistic expression for the death of someone with whom one was close. Illustration of the first meaning of “곁을 주다”: Open one's heart so another person can become close. Let someone get close Open one's heart so another person can become close.

근처

1 idiom

근처: 가까운 곳.

Illustration of the first meaning of “근처도 못 가다”: To be beyond comparison. not come anywhere close To be beyond comparison.

끝01

4 idioms

끝01: 시간, 공간, 사물 따위에서 마지막 한계가 되는 곳.

Illustration of the first meaning of “끝 간 데 없다”: Be so distant that the end cannot be seen. Stretch endlessly Be so distant that the end cannot be seen. Illustration of the first meaning of “끝을 보다”: To bring a task to completion. see something through To bring a task to completion. Illustration of the first meaning of “끝이 가도 없다”: For tasks to be so complex and numerous that one cannot find a clear thread Be endless and bewildering For tasks to be so complex and numerous that one cannot find a clear thread Illustration of the first meaning of “끝이 보이다”: Of a task or relationship, end. An end is in sight Of a task or relationship, end.

눈-앞

4 idioms

눈-앞: 눈의 앞. 또는 눈으로 볼 수 있는 가까운 곳.

Illustration of the first meaning of “눈앞에 어른거리다”: For memories of a person, event, or the like to come to mind. linger before one’s mind’s eye For memories of a person, event, or the like to come to mind. Illustration of the first meaning of “눈앞이 새까맣다”: An emphatic expression for being overwhelmed and not knowing what to do Be utterly at a loss An emphatic expression for being overwhelmed and not knowing what to do Illustration of the first meaning of “눈앞이 캄캄하다”: Feel overwhelmed, not knowing what to do. See no way forward Feel overwhelmed, not knowing what to do. Illustration of the first meaning of “눈앞이 환해지다”: To come to understand the ways of the world clearly. 2 meanings see clearly or see a way forward To come to understand the ways of the world clearly.

동서03

1 idiom

동서03: 동쪽과 서쪽을 아울러 이르는 말.

Illustration of the first meaning of “동서를 모르다”: Be unable to distinguish even easy matters or basic principles of things. Know nothing of basic things Be unable to distinguish even easy matters or basic principles of things.

뒤-꽁무니

1 idiom

뒤-꽁무니: 사물의 맨 뒤나 맨 끝.

Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤꽁무니를 빼다”: To flee or run away. run away To flee or run away.

뒤01

32 idioms

뒤01: 향하고 있는 방향과 반대되는 쪽이나 곳.

Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 구리다”: To have a hidden weakness or wrongdoing. have something to hide To have a hidden weakness or wrongdoing. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 깨끗하다”: Have no hidden weaknesses or wrongdoing. 2 meanings Have a clean record; have no hangover Have no hidden weaknesses or wrongdoing. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 꿀리다”: To feel uneasy and unable to act confidently because of one’s own weakness. have a guilty conscience To feel uneasy and unable to act confidently because of one’s own weakness. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 나다”: Feel uneasy lest one’s mistake or weakness cause trouble later Fear later repercussions Feel uneasy lest one’s mistake or weakness cause trouble later Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 늘어지다”: Be reluctant to get up once seated 2 meanings Linger or finish slowly Be reluctant to get up once seated Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 드러나다”: Have secret or concealed affairs appear or become known. Have hidden deeds exposed Have secret or concealed affairs appear or become known. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 든든하다”: To feel strong rather than empty because one has eaten. 2 meanings feel fortified or well supported To feel strong rather than empty because one has eaten. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 들리다”: Run out of capital entirely 2 meanings Run out of capital or be exposed Run out of capital entirely Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 무겁다”: Feel uncomfortable because stool will not pass easily. 2 meanings Feel constipated; have lingering illness Feel uncomfortable because stool will not pass easily. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 무사하다”: To have nothing at all to worry about in an undertaking’s aftermath, or no need to worry. have no repercussions to fear To have nothing at all to worry about in an undertaking’s aftermath, or no need to worry. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 저리다”: Feel anxious or afraid that one’s words or actions will go wrong later Fear consequences Feel anxious or afraid that one’s words or actions will go wrong later Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤가 켕기다”: Feel uneasy because of a weakness or wrongdoing. Have an uneasy conscience Feel uneasy because of a weakness or wrongdoing. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤로 돌리다”: To treat something as unimportant. give lower priority To treat something as unimportant. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤로 물러나다”: Retire from one’s duties or social activities Retire Retire from one’s duties or social activities Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤로 빠지다”: Retire from one's duties or social activity. Retire from activity Retire from one's duties or social activity. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 거두다”: To deal with the aftermath. clean up the aftermath To deal with the aftermath. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 노리다”: Watch another’s words and actions closely for a chance to find defects or weaknesses Watch for someone’s weak point Watch another’s words and actions closely for a chance to find defects or weaknesses Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 누르다”: Obtain a prior promise out of concern for what may follow. Secure an assurance in advance Obtain a prior promise out of concern for what may follow. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 다지다”: To obtain an assurance beforehand so that later matters do not go wrong. secure the follow-through To obtain an assurance beforehand so that later matters do not go wrong. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 달다”: Continue and supplement words spoken earlier Add a follow-up remark Continue and supplement words spoken earlier Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 두다”: Avoid an immediate conclusion and leave leeway, considering what may come later. 2 meanings Leave room for later; hold a grudge Avoid an immediate conclusion and leave leeway, considering what may come later. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 맑히다”: To tidy up or settle an undertaking’s conclusion cleanly. finish things cleanly To tidy up or settle an undertaking’s conclusion cleanly. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 맡기다”: Entrust subsequent affairs to someone Entrust what follows Entrust subsequent affairs to someone Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 물다”: Continue one after another. Follow in succession Continue one after another. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 뭉개다”: To drag along instead of acting promptly. 2 meanings dawdle To drag along instead of acting promptly. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 밀다”: Support or help someone advance or develop quickly Provide backing Support or help someone advance or develop quickly Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 받들다”: Support or help a task. 2 meanings Support; carry on another's work Support or help a task. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 받치다”: To support an undertaking. provide backing To support an undertaking. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 빼다”: Avoid and leave an occasion 2 meanings Slip away or disclaim involvement Avoid and leave an occasion Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 사리다”: Make excuses or act cautiously in advance, fearing later trouble. Hold back cautiously Make excuses or act cautiously in advance, fearing later trouble. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 재다”: To weigh various calculations while worrying about a task’s result. calculate possible consequences To weigh various calculations while worrying about a task’s result. Illustration of the first meaning of “뒤를 캐다”: Conduct a covert background investigation to discover hidden motives or actions Investigate someone secretly Conduct a covert background investigation to discover hidden motives or actions

먼-전

1 idiom

먼-전: 눈앞에 있는 사물과는 관계없이 멀리 떨어져 있는 쪽.

Illustration of the first meaning of “먼전으로 돌다”: To treat a matter distantly without direct involvement. remain aloof To treat a matter distantly without direct involvement.

밑

11 idioms

밑: 물체의 아래나 아래쪽.

Illustration of the first meaning of “밑 빠진 독”: A figurative expression for an object or state into which endless effort or expense goes without reward. a bottomless pit A figurative expression for an object or state into which endless effort or expense goes without reward. Illustration of the first meaning of “밑도 끝도 모르다”: Have no understanding of the circumstances or inside story Have no idea what is going on Have no understanding of the circumstances or inside story Illustration of the first meaning of “밑도 끝도 없다”: Suddenly bring up words without a before-and-after connection, making them abrupt or confusing. Speak without context Suddenly bring up words without a before-and-after connection, making them abrupt or confusing. Illustration of the first meaning of “밑도 끝도 없이”: Suddenly or incomprehensibly, by abruptly saying something unrelated to what precedes or follows. out of the blue Suddenly or incomprehensibly, by abruptly saying something unrelated to what precedes or follows. Illustration of the first meaning of “밑에 들다”: When flying a kite, have it become entangled and pressed down by another's kite string. Have one's kite forced underneath When flying a kite, have it become entangled and pressed down by another's kite string. Illustration of the first meaning of “밑이 가볍다”: To leave one’s seat frequently instead of remaining in one place. keep getting up To leave one’s seat frequently instead of remaining in one place. Illustration of the first meaning of “밑이 구리다”: Have a hidden weakness or wrongdoing Have something to hide Have a hidden weakness or wrongdoing Illustration of the first meaning of “밑이 더럽다”: Have improper or unclean behavior. Have unclean conduct Have improper or unclean behavior. Illustration of the first meaning of “밑이 드러나다”: For the inside story of an incident or affair to be disclosed Have the truth exposed For the inside story of an incident or affair to be disclosed Illustration of the first meaning of “밑이 무겁다”: To be very reluctant to rise once seated. stay seated for ages To be very reluctant to rise once seated. Illustration of the first meaning of “밑이 안 보이다”: Have no end. Be bottomless Have no end.

밑-바닥

1 idiom

밑-바닥: 어떤 것의 바닥 또는 아래가 되는 부분.

Illustration of the first meaning of “밑바닥에 깔리다”: Form the basis of a phenomenon or fact. Underlie something Form the basis of a phenomenon or fact.

발-아래

2 idioms

발-아래: 서 있는 곳의 바로 아래. 또는 서 있는 곳에서 굽어볼 수 있는 곳.

Illustration of the first meaning of “발아래로 보다”: Greatly disregard and despise someone. Look down on someone Greatly disregard and despise someone. Illustration of the first meaning of “발아래에도 못 가다”: To be so insignificant as to be beyond comparison. not hold a candle to someone To be so insignificant as to be beyond comparison.

사이01

1 idiom

사이01: 한곳에서 다른 곳까지, 또는 한 물체에서 다른 물체까지의 거리나 공간.

Illustration of the first meaning of “사이가 뜨다”: Have a relationship lack intimacy or grow distant. Grow distant Have a relationship lack intimacy or grow distant.

새01

1 idiom

새01: ‘사이01「1」’의 준말.

Illustration of the first meaning of “새가 뜨다”: Have a relationship widen into distance and estrangement Grow apart Have a relationship widen into distance and estrangement

서-쪽

1 idiom

서-쪽: 네 방위의 하나. 해가 지는 쪽이다.

Illustration of the first meaning of “서쪽에서 해가 뜨다”: Figuratively, said when someone intends or does something wholly unexpected or astonishingly impossible Do something utterly unexpected Figuratively, said when someone intends or does something wholly unexpected or astonishingly impossible

안01

1 idiom

안01: 어떤 물체나 공간의 둘러싸인 가에서 가운데로 향한 쪽. 또는 그런 곳이나 부분.

Illustration of the first meaning of “안으로 들어가다”: Explore the substance of a matter meaningfully Get to the heart of the matter Explore the substance of a matter meaningfully

안팎

1 idiom

안팎: 사물이나 영역의 안과 밖.

Illustration of the first meaning of “안팎으로 꼭 맞다”: To match completely or suit one another in various respects. be a perfect fit To match completely or suit one another in various respects.

앞

5 idioms

앞: 향하고 있는 쪽이나 곳.

Illustration of the first meaning of “앞 방석을 차지하다”: Perform the role of a secretary Serve as a secretary Perform the role of a secretary Illustration of the first meaning of “앞에 내세우다”: Display something more prominently or value it more highly than other things. Put at the forefront Display something more prominently or value it more highly than other things. Illustration of the first meaning of “앞을 닦다”: To do one’s own work well and behave properly. conduct oneself properly To do one’s own work well and behave properly. Illustration of the first meaning of “앞을 못 보다”: To be unable to see because one is blind. be blind To be unable to see because one is blind. Illustration of the first meaning of “앞이 벌다”: Be beyond one’s strength to take charge of or manage Be too much to handle Be beyond one’s strength to take charge of or manage

앞-뒤

6 idioms

앞-뒤: 앞과 뒤를 아울러 이르는 말.

Illustration of the first meaning of “앞뒤 걸음을 재다”: To calculate one’s actions from various angles. weigh one’s moves To calculate one’s actions from various angles. Illustration of the first meaning of “앞뒤가 다르다”: For words or actions not to agree with one another. be inconsistent For words or actions not to agree with one another. Illustration of the first meaning of “앞뒤가 막히다”: Be inflexible and frustratingly closed-minded Be inflexible and obtuse Be inflexible and frustratingly closed-minded Illustration of the first meaning of “앞뒤가 맞다”: Of a story or the like, make sense and be coherent. Be coherent Of a story or the like, make sense and be coherent. Illustration of the first meaning of “앞뒤를 가리지 않다”: Act recklessly without carefully considering various things. Act without thinking Act recklessly without carefully considering various things. Illustration of the first meaning of “앞뒤를 재다”: Carefully consider one’s interests, gains, and losses and calculate various factors when acting Weigh the pros and cons Carefully consider one’s interests, gains, and losses and calculate various factors when acting

옆

2 idioms

옆: 사물의 오른쪽이나 왼쪽의 면. 또는 그 근처.

Illustration of the first meaning of “옆으로 빠지다”: Avoid something by protecting oneself or going elsewhere. Step aside from a matter Avoid something by protecting oneself or going elsewhere. Illustration of the first meaning of “옆으로 제쳐 놓다”: To exclude something from one’s attention. set aside To exclude something from one’s attention.

외곽01

1 idiom

외곽01: 바깥 테두리.

Illustration of the first meaning of “외곽을 때리다”: Harm an opponent indirectly. Attack indirectly Harm an opponent indirectly.

이면01

3 idioms

이면01: 물체의 뒤쪽 면.

Illustration of the first meaning of “이면을 모르다”: Behave recklessly without knowing how a matter is unfolding Act without knowing what is going on Behave recklessly without knowing how a matter is unfolding Illustration of the first meaning of “이면이 밝다”: To know well how matters proceed or how to observe social proprieties. know how things work To know well how matters proceed or how to observe social proprieties. Illustration of the first meaning of “이면이 없다”: Not know how affairs work or how to preserve appearances. Have no sense of how things work Not know how affairs work or how to preserve appearances.

장내03

1 idiom

장내03: 어떠한 곳이나 일정한 구역의 안.

Illustration of the first meaning of “장내를 뒤흔들다”: For very loud, tumultuous sounds within a venue to stir the atmosphere intensely Shake the venue with sound For very loud, tumultuous sounds within a venue to stir the atmosphere intensely

제-자리

1 idiom

제-자리: 본래 있던 자리.

Illustration of the first meaning of “제자리에 머물다”: To have no development. remain stagnant To have no development.

중-동01

1 idiom

중-동01: 사물의 중간이 되는 부분이나 가운데 부분.

Illustration of the first meaning of “중동을 치다”: To stop or break off a task or speech midway without finishing it. break off midway To stop or break off a task or speech midway without finishing it.