사이드킥
saideukik
The English phrase "side kick" is translated into Korean as 사이드킥 (saideukik).
사이드킥 refers to a close companion who assists a primary character or hero.
How do you pronounce it?
saideukik
Did you know?
- Korean has a specific word 심복 for a deeply trusted sidekick, which literally translates to 'heart and stomach', implying the person is an extension of the leader's own body.
- While 'sidekick' describes a person, the phonetic transcription 사이드킥 can be confused with the literal physical action of a 'side kick' in combat sports or martial arts.
- In Korean webtoons and novels, a character who functions as a sidekick is frequently labeled a 'subordinate' or 'follower' using the term 따까리, though this is highly derogatory and slangy.
Examples in context
- 교사에게 옆차기를 배울 때, 정확한 자세를 유지하세요.When learning the side kick from the instructor, maintain the correct position.
- 사이드킥을 잘 하려면 발목과 허리를 튼튼하게 만들어야 해.To execute a good side kick, you need to strengthen your ankle and waist muscles.
- 그 캐릭터는 주인공의 완벽한 사이드킥이에요.geu kaerik-teu-neun ju-in-gong-ui wan-byeok-han sai-deu-kik-i-e-yo.That character is the perfect sidekick for the protagonist.
- 영화 속 사이드킥 역할이 정말 재미있어요.yeong-hwa sok sai-deu-kik yeok-hal-i jeong-mal jae-mi-it-eo-yo.The sidekick role in the movie is really funny.
- 그는 항상 주인공을 돕는 사이드킥입니다.geu-neun hang-sang ju-in-gong-eul dop-neun sai-deu-kik-im-ni-da.He is the sidekick who always helps the hero.
Example conversation
Minji and Jihun are discussing a comic book they both read.
- 민지 Min-ji지훈 씨는 이 만화에서 누가 제일 좋아요?Jihun ssineun i manhwa-eseo nu-ga je-il jo-ayo?Jihun, who is your favorite character in this comic?
- 지훈 Ji-hun저는 주인공보다 사이드킥 캐릭터가 더 좋아요.jeoneun ju-ingong-boda saidikig ke-rik-teoga deo jo-ayo.I like the sidekick character more than the protagonist.
- 민지 Min-ji맞아요, 그 사이드킥이 정말 웃기더라고요.maj-ayo, geu saidikig-i jeong-mal ut-gi-deora-goyo.Right, that sidekick was really funny.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그 캐릭터 덕분에 이야기가 더 재밌어요.geu ke-rik-teo deok-bun-e iyagi-ga deo jae-misseoyo.The story is more interesting thanks to that character.
