Dictionary — Entry No. 0974
발목
balmok · noun
발목
balmok
[bahl-mohk]
nounbeginner
Meaning
The ankle, the joint between leg and foot. Important anatomical term used when discussing K-Pop dance injuries, flexibility training, and fashion (ankle-focused styling).
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
K-Pop idols regularly train ankle flexibility for complex footwork. NewJeans’ Hanni is known for stable ankle technique. Sprained ankles (발목 염좌) are occupational hazards in the industry.
Example Sentences
발목을 접질렸어요.
Balmok-eul jeop-jil-ryeo-sseo-yo.
I twisted my ankle — common dance injury in K-Pop context
발목을 강화하는 운동을 해요.
Balmok-eul gang-hwa-ha-neun un-dong-eul hae-yo.
I do exercises to strengthen my ankles — dancer training routine
발목 팔찌를 차고 있어요.
Balmok pal-jji-reul cha-go i-sseo-yo.
I’m wearing an ankle bracelet — K-Fashion accessory trend
⚠️ Don’t use balmok when…
발목 (balmok) is NOT the same as 발 (foot). K-Pop training heavily emphasizes ankle stability to prevent career-ending injuries.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Alchemy of Souls — character recovers from ankle injury during action sequences
- K-Pop: NewJeans — ‘Hype Boy’: features footwork that showcases ankle flexibility
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