意味
To feel extremely dizzy or faint, often due to hunger or exhaustion.
文化的背景
The phrase is deeply tied to the 'Barley Hump' (보릿고개), a period of seasonal famine. It reminds older Koreans of a time when the sky literally looked yellow due to malnutrition. In modern Korea, this idiom is frequently used by office workers and students to describe 'burnout.' It is a socially acceptable way to complain about overwork. Koreans often use this phrase when talking about anemia ({빈혈|貧血}). It is the standard way to describe the specific type of dizziness where your vision dims. Students preparing for the Suneung (college entrance exam) often use this to describe their state after a 14-hour study day.
Use with '-게 보이다'
If you want to sound more natural when describing a physical feeling, use '하늘이 노랗게 보여요' (The sky looks yellow).
Not for Sunsets
Never use this to compliment a beautiful yellow sunset. It will sound like you are having a medical emergency.
意味
To feel extremely dizzy or faint, often due to hunger or exhaustion.
Use with '-게 보이다'
If you want to sound more natural when describing a physical feeling, use '하늘이 노랗게 보여요' (The sky looks yellow).
Not for Sunsets
Never use this to compliment a beautiful yellow sunset. It will sound like you are having a medical emergency.
Hyperbole is Key
Koreans love using this hyperbolically. Don't be afraid to use it if you're just really hungry—it adds flavor to your Korean!
自分をテスト
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
아침부터 아무것도 못 먹었더니 정말 {하늘|天}이 ( ).
The idiom for feeling faint from hunger is '하늘이 노래요.'
Which situation is the most appropriate for this idiom?
언제 '{하늘|天}이 노랗다'라고 말할까요?
The idiom is used for exhaustion and feeling faint.
Complete the dialogue.
가: 어제 잠을 한 숨도 못 잤다면서요? 나: 네, 그래서 지금 ( ).
Lack of sleep leads to the 'yellow sky' feeling of exhaustion.
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3 問題아침부터 아무것도 못 먹었더니 정말 {하늘|天}이 ( ).
The idiom for feeling faint from hunger is '하늘이 노래요.'
언제 '{하늘|天}이 노랗다'라고 말할까요?
The idiom is used for exhaustion and feeling faint.
가: 어제 잠을 한 숨도 못 잤다면서요? 나: 네, 그래서 지금 ( ).
Lack of sleep leads to the 'yellow sky' feeling of exhaustion.
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よくある質問
4 問Yes, it is a standard idiom. You can use it with anyone as long as you use the correct politeness level (e.g., 노래요 for polite, 노래 for friends).
Absolutely. If your hangover is so bad you feel dizzy, '하늘이 노래요' is a perfect description.
It mimics the actual visual symptoms of anemia and low blood sugar, which can cause a yellowish tint in vision.
It's more common in speech and literature than in formal business reports, but it can be used in essays to describe hardship.
関連フレーズ
눈앞이 캄캄하다
similarTo have a dark future or no solution.
기절초풍하다
similarTo be scared out of one's wits / to faint from shock.
진땀을 빼다
builds onTo sweat hard / to have a hard time.
정신이 없다
similarTo be frantic / to have no mind left.
