Introduction

For students or parents navigating the Korean education system, knowing essential school-related vocabulary can make communication much easier. This guide lists 50 basic Korean words frequently used in schools, from classrooms to supplies and beyond.

General School Terms

1. 학교 (Hakgyo) - School

2. 교실 (Gyosil) - Classroom

3. 선생님 (Seonsaengnim) - Teacher

4. 학생 (Haksaeng) - Student

5. 친구 (Chingu) - Friend

6. 수업 (Sueop) - Class/Lesson

7. 시간표 (Siganypyo) - Timetable

8. 시험 (Siheom) - Exam

9. 성적 (Seongjeok) - Grades

10. 방과후 (Bang-gwahoo) - After school

Classroom Supplies

11. 책 (Chaek) - Book

12. 공책 (Gongchaek) - Notebook

13. 연필 (Yeonpil) - Pencil

14. 지우개 (Jiugae) - Eraser

15. 볼펜 (Bolpen) - Pen

16. 칠판 (Chilpan) - Blackboard

17. 분필 (Bunpil) - Chalk

18. 책상 (Chaeksang) - Desk

19. 의자 (Uija) - Chair

20. 필통 (Piltong) - Pencil case

Subjects and Activities

21. 국어 (Gugeo) - Korean (Language)

22. 영어 (Yeongeo) - English

23. 수학 (Suhak) - Math

24. 과학 (Gwahak) - Science

25. 역사 (Yeoksa) - History

26. 음악 (Eumak) - Music

27. 미술 (Misul) - Art

28. 체육 (Cheyuk) - Physical Education

29. 숙제 (Sukje) - Homework

30. 발표 (Balpyo) - Presentation

School Facilities

31. 도서관 (Doseogwan) - Library

32. 운동장 (Undongjang) - Playground

33. 강당 (Gangdang) - Auditorium

34. 매점 (Maejeom) - School store

35. 교무실 (Gyomusil) - Teachers’ office

36. 보건실 (Bogeonsil) - Nurse’s office

37. 화장실 (Hwajangsil) - Restroom

38. 급식실 (Geupsiksil) - Cafeteria

39. 실험실 (Silheomsil) - Laboratory

40. 컴퓨터실 (Keompyuteosil) - Computer lab

Miscellaneous School Terms

41. 교복 (Gyobok) - School uniform

42. 교과서 (Gyogwaseo) - Textbook

43. 학기 (Hakgi) - Semester

44. 방학 (Banghak) - Vacation

45. 학년 (Hangnyeon) - Grade/Year

46. 동아리 (Dongari) - Club

47. 입학 (Ip-hak) - Admission

48. 졸업 (Joreop) - Graduation

49. 수업료 (Sueopryo) - Tuition

50. 장학금 (Janghakgeum) - Scholarship