This is a glossary of Korean terms used throughout the wiki as seen, mentioned, or implied in the Twelve Nights universe.
A[]
- How Koreans address middle-aged women
B[]
- A sleeveless outer jacket or vest
- Baggy pants
- An outfit consisting of a blouse shirt and baggy pants
- The generic term for socks
- A long and thin hairpiece worn by women to hold their hair
- A specific title during Joseon era given to the empress's father or to a person of utmost merit, especially one who has reached the rank of the chief state councilor
C[]
- A long-sleeved one-piece gown for men made by sewing the jeogori and a skirt
- A wrap-around skirt
- Ensemble of the standard hanbok consisting of a blouse shirt and wrap-around skirt
D[]
- A short-sleeved gown worn over another long-sleeved gown (usually the cheolik)
- A young virgin gisaeng
- A pin that holds the sangtu together
- The collar of a typical jeogori
- A variety of the po, which is usually the topmost layer of clothing worn over the blouse shirt
G[]
- A belt worn by officials
- A female Korean courtesan and artist who works to entertain others
- The neckband in a hanbok, usually shaped into a rectangle or a curved line
- A ribbon or coat string of the hanbok that ties the blouse shirt
H[]
- The generic term for boots
- A variation of hwa, worn by civil and military officials alongside their uniform
- Low-cut shoes resembling loafers and flats
J[]
- A blouse shirt
- A type of sleeveless long vest
- An outdoor hat usually worn by gisaeng
- Shoes made of straw
- A sleeveless vest
M[]
- A type of long jacket usually worn on top of a jeogori
- The king's most special ceremonial crown, with beads of the crown surrounding the king's head, face, and ears
N[]
- A traditional accessory that is hung from a woman's waist belt
- An old Korean currency used during late Goryeo and Joseon eras
P[]
- An outer robe or overcoat
S[]
- A three-stage process in which the emperor's or prince's bride is drafted and selected
- A gathering in the Goryeo and Joseon eras where others went to see the king and ask him questions informally, akin to a royal chatting session
- A topknot
- An underskirt in hanbok, similar to a petticoat
- The general term used for undergarments regardless of gender
U[]
- Low-cut shoes like loafers and flats for women
Y[]
- A lavish hairpin having a dragon shape