Explanation of Korean Terms and Honorifics


Oppa (오빠) = Older brother (used by males)

A polite way for a younger female to address a male who is older


Noona (누나) = Older sister (used by males)

A polite way for a younger male to address a female who is older


Hyung (형) = Older brother (used by males)

A polite way for a younger male to address a male who is older


Unnie (언니) = Older sister (used by females)

A polite way for a younger female to address an female who is older


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