잔비
잔비 is the Korean word for janvi.
The term refers to janvi.
Did you know?
- The root 잔 is used in other surprising contexts, such as 잔소리, which literally means 'small noise' but is the common word for 'nagging'.
- The word 잔비 is often used in Korean song lyrics to create a metaphor for 'gentle tears' that fall silently without the drama of a storm.
- The character 비 (rain) is a common motif in Korean 'Sijo' poetry to represent the passage of time or the cleansing of the soul.
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin are looking out the window.
- 민준 Min-jun밖에 지금 잔비가 오고 있어요.Bakke jigeum janbiga ogo isseoyo.It is drizzling outside right now.
- 수빈 Su-bin우산을 가져가야 할까요?Usaneul gajyeogaya halkkayo?Should I take an umbrella?
- 민준 Min-jun그냥 가벼운 외투만 입어도 될 것 같아요.Geunyang gabyeoun oetuman ibeodo doel geot gatayo.I think just a light coat would be enough.
- 수빈 Su-bin그럼 바로 나갈게요.Geureom baro nagalgeyo.Then I'll head out right now.
