Nuance Dictionary / Social Dynamics
깐깐하다 kkan-kkan-ha-da
Strict, meticulous, and completely inflexible regarding rules or standards
What does 깐깐하다 mean?
깐깐하다 (kkan-kkan-ha-da) means: Strict, meticulous, and completely inflexible regarding rules or standards.
A '깐깐한' boss will spot a single typo on page 42 of a report and make you reprint the entire thing. They don't let anything slide. It can be annoying, but they usually produce flawless results.
How it's actually used
- 우리 팀장님은 성격이 너무 깐깐해서 서류 하나도 대충 못 넘어가.
uri timjangnimeun seonggyeogi neomu kkankanhaeseo seoryu hanado daechung mot neomeoga.
Our team leader has such a strict personality that we can't let a single document slide.
💡 Commonly used to describe demanding bosses or supervisors. - 그 사장님은 돈 계산하는 게 엄청 깐깐하시더라.
geu sajangnimeun don gyesanhaneun ge eomcheong kkankanhasidaera.
I heard that owner is extremely meticulous when it comes to counting money.
💡 Used for people who are uncompromising with details or finances. - 그 할머니는 세입자들한테 월세 문제만큼은 엄청 깐깐하게 구신다.
geu halmeonineun seiptadeulhante wolse munjemankeumeun eomcheong kkankanhage gusinda.
That landlady is extremely strict and inflexible when it comes to rent issues with her tenants.
💡 Used when someone holds very rigid standards or demands strict adherence to rules.
Related words in Social Dynamics
까다롭다 kka-da-rop-da만만하다 man-man-ha-da알아서 al-a-seo골고루 gol-go-ru양보하다 yang-bo-ha-da