자위

Korean

Pronunciation

  • (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [t͡ɕa̠ɥi] ~ [t͡ɕa̠y]
  • Phonetic hangul: []
Romanizations
Revised Romanization?jawi
Revised Romanization (translit.)?jawi
McCune–Reischauer?chawi
Yale Romanization?cawi

Etymology 1

    Sino-Korean word from 自慰, from (self) + (comfort).

    Noun

    자위 • (jawi) (hanja 自慰)

    1. masturbation
      Synonyms: 수음(手淫) (sueum), (slang) 딸딸이 (ttalttari)
    2. consoling oneself (often with a pathetic nuance)
    Derived terms

    Etymology 2

      Sino-Korean word from 自衛, from (self) + (defence).

      Noun

      자위 • (jawi) (hanja 自衛)

      1. self-defense
      Derived terms