문신 지우기
It is estimated that 30 percent of Americans have one or more tattoos -- permanent words or pictures on their skin.

책임을 지다
I broke Sam’s camera yesterday and I still haven’t told him yet. Well, it’s time you faced the music and told him.

실리콘 밸리의 힘
Much of its wealth and dynamism is centered in Silicon Valley which, during the Internet technology boom of the 1990s, spawned more than 29,000 high-tech firms.

잡담
Small talk. Chitchat. These are the short conversations we have at parties, while we wait in line at the store, at family events or work.

핫스프링스 국립공원
Sometimes a visit to a national park means hiking rugged trails and climbing high mountains. Other times it means crawling through caves or rafting down a wild river.

위험한 셀프카메라
"Selfie," taking a picture of yourself to post on social media, became an official word in the Oxford dictionary in 2013.

보석 세공
Ancient peoples who lived near the ocean used the shells of sea creatures to make jewelry. Other ancient peoples used materials like small colored rocks and animal bones and teeth.

도시의 불빛
The beautiful view of millions of stars punctuating the night blackness is becoming a sight of the past for many, unless we are willing to travel to rural areas.

깜빡 잊어버렸어
Hey, did you pick up a bottle of wine for Dylan’s housewarming party? Oops! I forgot! I meant to go right after work today but it totally slipped my mind. I’m so sorry.

폐기 타이어는 어디로?
They burn old tires from Western countries. The air is sometimes thick with smoke and the soil black with soot.

무소식이 희소식이지
I wonder if Victor is adjusting well to his new job. No news is good news. I’m pretty sure he is doing well.

캠핑
On average, Americans spend about 10 hours a day in front of a computer or other electronic device and less than 30 minutes a day outdoors.

코요테 모피
The popularity of winter clothing made with animal hair has greatly increased the demand for coyote fur.

스니커즈 운동화
Sneakers are a type of comfortable shoe. We wear them for sports and when we have to walk a lot. Many children wear them to school.

호텔 컨시어지
The position of hotel concierge is hardly an American creation. Even the word is French. But in at least one American city -- the raucous gambling mecca of Las Vegas, Nevada -- the job takes on proportions that go well beyond European refinement.

정신 바짝 차려
Oh no! I can’t believe I left my cell phone at home! Now I won’t be able to make important calls and I will probably miss calls from the office.

명랑한 성격
The adjective “sunny” is also used to describe people. A very happy person can be described as sunny.

나도 끼워 줘
Do you want to play tennis with us tomorrow? So far, it’s me, Roger and Sherry. I would love to! Count me in.

쇼핑의 미래
These days, shopping often involves an Internet connection and a laptop or smartphone. However, businesses are now trying to use new technology, such as 3D printing and augmented reality, to bring customers back into stores.

가구
Today, Americans have tables and chairs in their kitchens and dining rooms that are usually made of wood. People also have large wooden cabinets in their dining rooms to hold dishes.