| Korean word | Page | English meaning |
| Omma | 8 | Mom |
| Soju | 12 | A clear distilled Korean drink often made from potatoes, rice, or grains; Mary compares it to vodka |
| Boricha | 13 | Tea made from barley |
| Ai-goo-cham-neh! | 16 | Common expression comparable to “Oh my goodness!” |
| Yu-Rhee | 19 | Mary’s Korean name |
| Chun-Ha | 19 | Josh’s Korean name |
| Jah bali bali jah | 32 | Go to sleep, quickly quickly, sleep |
| Anju | 41 | Korean snacks, often eaten with soju |
| Sa-rah-ng | 42 | Love |
| sahr | 42 | Uncooked rice |
| bap | 42 | Cooked rice |
| harmony | 43 | Grandmother |
| Muh-chang-hee | 45 | A show-off |
| Hanbok | 47 | Traditional Korean clothing |
| Kun-emoh | 49 | Older maternal aunt |
| Jag-eun emoh | 49 | Younger maternal aunt |
| Ondol | 50 | Traditional Korean under-floor heating |
| Emohs | 51 | Maternal aunts |
| Kibun | 52 | Code of etiquette meant to avoid upsetting someone’s dignity |
| Kun oni | 54 | Big sister (from a female’s perspective) |
| Oni | 55 | Sister (from a female’s perspective) |
| Joon-Ho | 59 | Sean’s Korean name |
| Kimchi | 62 | A traditional Korean side dish made from salted and fermented cabbage and radishes |
| Ai-goo, ai-goo | 63 | Common expression comparable to “Goodness gracious” Often said to express frustration, dismay, or exhaustion. |
| Mar-joom-durah | 95 | Listen to my words |
| No-rae-bang | 116 | Korean-style karaoke |
| San-sang-neem | 126 | Teacher |
| Appa | 144 | Father |
| Bibimbap | 151 | Rice mixed with vegetables, meat, sauce |
| Bulgoki | 151 | BBQ marinated slices of beef |
| Banchan | 151 | Korean side dishes |
| Tol | 160 | A child’s first birthday celebration |
| Annyeonghaseyo | 173 | A greeting to say hi |
| Yak-sok | 180 | Promise |
| Jajangmyeon | 246 | Noodles in a black bean sauce |