Korean Dictionary
How to say “Buram (Nut Cracking Ritual)” in Korean
부럼
bureum
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Usage & Context
부럼 are hard nuts like walnuts, chestnuts, peanuts, and pine nuts cracked with the teeth on 정월대보름 morning. The tradition is believed to prevent skin diseases and boils throughout the year. Korean children are encouraged to crack 부럼 and make a wish while doing so.
Example Sentence
부럼을 깨물 때 소원을 빌었어요.
I made a wish when cracking the nuts.
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