I spent my first month in Japan living on this tiny island in Ehime prefecture called Yugejima. Have a listen and see what you think :) 

April in Tokyo

#1: 弓削島、愛媛

Learn how to express feeling unfamiliar in Korean.
This word is used when a place or situation feels new and unknown.
Very useful when traveling or moving somewhere new.

Key expressions:

이 동네는 아직 낯설어요.
(This neighborhood still feels unfamiliar)
처음 와서 낯설어요.
(It feels unfamiliar because it’s my first time here)

Question:
When do you feel unfamiliar?

Korean in Real Life Moments

EP.10 — 낯설다

Learn how to express feeling familiar and comfortable with something.
This is the opposite of “낯설다” and shows adaptation over time.
Common in daily life.

Key expressions:

이제 이 길이 익숙해요.
(I’m now familiar with this road)
이 생활이 점점 익숙해져요.
(I’m getting used to this lifestyle)

Question:
What are you getting used to these days?

EP.09 — 익숙하다

Learn how to express feeling proud and satisfied in Korean.
This word describes a quiet sense of achievement after doing something well.

Key expressions:

오늘 목표를 다 해서 뿌듯해요.
(I feel proud that I achieved everything today)
결과를 보니까 뿌듯해요.
(I feel satisfied seeing the result)

Question:
When do you feel proud of yourself?

EP.8 — 뿌듯하다

Learn how to express feeling pressured or uncomfortable in a social situation.
This word is often used when something feels too much emotionally or socially.

Key expressions:

그 부탁은 조금 부담스러워요.
(That request feels a bit burdensome)
너무 부담스럽지 않아요?
(Isn’t it a bit too much?)

Question:
When do you feel pressure like this?

EP.07 — 부담스럽다

Learn how to express missing someone or something in Korean.
This word carries a soft, emotional feeling of longing.
Often used when thinking about people or memories.

Key expressions:

옛날 친구들이 그리워요.
(I miss my old friends)
그때가 많이 그리워요.
(I really miss those days)

Question:
Who or what do you miss?

EP.06 — 그립다

Learn how to express feeling frustrated or stuck in Korean.
This word is used when you feel mentally or physically blocked.
Very useful in everyday situations.

Key expressions:

집에만 있으니까 답답해요.
(I feel frustrated staying at home)
너무 답답해서 나가고 싶어요.
(I feel so stuck that I want to go বাইরে)

Question:
When do you feel frustrated?

EP.05 — 답답하다

Learn how to express feeling comfortable and at ease in Korean.
This word is often used to describe spaces, people, and moments that feel calm and relaxing.
Simple and very common in daily conversation.

Key expressions:

이 공간은 정말 편안해요.
(This place is very comfortable)
여기 있으면 마음이 편안해요.
(I feel at ease when I’m here)

Question:
Where do you feel most comfortable?

EP.04 — 편안하다

Learn how to express the feeling of being alone in Korean.
Through simple situations and examples, you will understand when and how to use this word naturally.
A quiet but important emotion in daily life.

Key expressions:

혼자 있어서 외로워요.
(I feel lonely because I’m alone)
가끔은 외로워요.
(Sometimes I feel lonely)

Question:
When do you feel lonely?