Can you guess the meanings of these Korean words from their sound alone?

There are two shapes: ⭐️ and 🧽. Which one is “kiki” and which one is “bouba”? Across many cultures and languages, people overwhelmingly label the sharp, star-like shape “kiki” and the rounded, sponge-like shape “bouba.” This is the bouba–kiki effect, and it shows that people do not attach sounds to shapes entirely at random — certain sounds feel more “keen” or “soft” to our senses.
Korean ideophones work in a similar way. These are vivid words that capture sensory experiences like sounds, textures, movements, and feelings through their rhythm and sound patterns. In this game, you’ll test your linguistic intuition: can you guess the meanings of Korean ideophones from their sound alone?