귀차니즘 (gwichanijeum)
What 귀차니즘 means
A can't-be-bothered mood.
When Koreans use it
Describe feeling reluctant to do small tasks because everything seems like too much effort.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 빨래 개야지.
B: 귀차니즘이 왔어.
English
A: You should fold the laundry.
B: I just can't be bothered.
Use it with care
A playful word built from 귀찮다. Not a diagnosis or explanation for persistent exhaustion.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
