What it means
A compound of 혼자 (alone) and 밥 (rice/meal). Refers to eating a meal by oneself, which was once considered socially awkward in Korea but has become normalised and even celebrated as a form of independence.
Ready to learn more Korean?
Get one free Korean lesson every day — straight to your inbox.
Get Daily Korean Free →Free forever · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime