Korean Dictionary
How to say “Skinship” in Korean
스킨십
Seukinship
IntermediateCulture
Usage & Context
Physical affection and closeness between people, including both romantic couples and close same-gender friends. In Korea, it's common for close male friends to walk arm-in-arm and female friends to hold hands, reflecting closeness rather than romantic interest. Public displays of affection (PDA) between couples have become more accepted.
Example Sentence
한국에서는 친한 친구들끼리 스킨십이 자연스러워요.
In Korea, physical closeness between close friends is natural.
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