암흑

complete darkness, often used metaphorically for hopelessness

빛

light, both literal and symbolic (hope, clarity)

진흙

mud or wet dirt, often used metaphorically for a messy situation

도자기

ceramics or pottery made by baking shaped clay

원석

raw or uncut stone, often referring to unrefined potential

보석

a precious stone, often used as jewelry

씨앗

a seed; often used metaphorically to represent the beginning of something

꽃

a flower, symbolizing beauty, life, or youth

시청각

relating to both visual and auditory senses

최초

the first of its kind or the very beginning

놀림을 받다

to be teased or mocked by others

훌륭하다

to be excellent or outstanding in quality or character

수많다

to be numerous, countless

스승

a mentor or teacher, especially one you respect deeply

과언이 아니다

not an exaggeration; an expression that confirms the truth of a strong statement

한계

a limit or boundary of ability, effort, or situation

극복하다

to overcome difficulties or challenges

청소년

teenagers or adolescents, roughly ages 13 to 19

동경

a strong admiration or longing for someone or something

열망

a deep desire or yearning

조종석

the cockpit or control seat, typically in a plane

곰곰이

deeply or seriously (used when thinking hard about something)

단비

a welcome rain after drought; also used metaphorically as timely help

야단치다

to scold or reprimand strongly

묘사하다

to describe in detail, often visually or emotionally

푸르다

to be blue or green in a vivid, natural way

비유적

figurative; using metaphor or indirect expressions

되는 대로 살다

to live without plans, just going with the flow

세상을 다 가진 듯이 기뻤다

to feel like you have everything in the world from happiness

-았/었더라면 -(으)ㄹ지도 모르다

used to express a hypothetical regret or alternate possibility in the past