김치

kimchi, “kimchi!” (said when posing for a photo)

k i m t͡ɕʰ i

noun Rare #19,465

kimchi A traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish, usually made with cabbage or radish.

KO: 저는 김치와 밥을 먹어요.

EN: I eat kimchi with rice.

“kimchi!” (said when posing for a photo) A Korean alternative to saying “cheese!” for a photo.

KO: 사진 찍을게요. 김치!

EN: I’m going to take a picture. Kimchi!

Everyone, kimchi!

— 붉은 돼지 (1992)

Okay, smile and say cheese.

— 얼굴 (2025)

Want some kimchi?

— The Great Flood (2025)