This is one of those really interesting words that really have no translations into other languages. If you were to look this word up in a dictionary, you would get 1) to be tasty, sweet, savory; to have the flavor of a nut. 2) to sue someone. Sounds strange doesn't it?
Kosohada is used to describe the taste of grains, seeds, and nuts, a vital part of Korean food culture. When one takes a bite into roasted sesame seeds, it is said to be kosohada. This word connotes a feeling of home, coziness, and nostalgia. It is like being at home snug next to a fireplace, roasting chestnuts on a cold day.
There is also a colloquial usage that means 'to be pleased to see a disliked person make a mistake or be brought down.' So if one dislikes a certain person and that person fails his/her test or gets rejected by a university or a job, this word can be used to describe that satisfying feeling.
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