Korean Furniture WordsFurniture & home decor words with romanization — free list
The Korean word for furniture is 가구 (gagu). To say where furniture is placed, use 에 있다: 소파는 거실에 있어요 (the sofa is in the living room). Key verbs are 놓다 (to place) and 앉다 (to sit). This free list covers bedroom, living room, and study furniture.
| Korean | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 가구 | gagu | furniture |
| 침대 | chimdae | bed |
| 책상 | chaeksang | desk |
| 의자 | uija | chair |
| 소파 | sopa | sofa |
| 책장 | chaekjang | bookshelf |
| 옷장 | otjang | wardrobe / closet |
| 서랍 | seorap | drawer |
| 식탁 | siktak | dining table |
| 거울 | geoul | mirror |
| 시계 | sigye | clock / watch |
| 커튼 | keoteun | curtains |
| 카펫 | kapet | carpet / rug |
| 전등 | jeondeung | electric light |
| 스탠드 | seutaendeu | desk lamp / floor lamp |
| 선반 | seonban | shelf |
| 탁자 | takja | table (low / coffee table) |
| 화장대 | hwajangdae | dressing table / vanity |
| 신발장 | sinbaljang | shoe rack / shoe cabinet |
| 옷걸이 | otgeori | coat hanger / clothes rack |
| 베개 | begae | pillow |
| 이불 | ibul | blanket / duvet |
| 매트리스 | maeteureseu | mattress |
| 쿠션 | kusyon | cushion |
💡 Good to know
가구 is the umbrella word for furniture. To say where something is placed, use 에 있다 (to be at a location) or 놓다 (to place/put down). 침대 (bed) is loanword-style but is native Korean — 베개 (pillow) and 이불 (blanket) are traditional words.
FAQ
- How do you say furniture in Korean?
- Furniture is 가구 (gagu). To talk about furniture placement, use 에 있다: 침대는 침실에 있어요 (the bed is in the bedroom). The verb 놓다 (nota) means to place or put down.
- How do you say sofa and bed in Korean?
- Sofa is 소파 (sopa) — a loanword from English. Bed is 침대 (chimdae). Both are used in every Korean household. The pillow is 베개 and the blanket is 이불.
- What is a wardrobe or closet called in Korean?
- Wardrobe or closet is 옷장 (otjang), combining 옷 (clothes) and 장 (cabinet). A chest of drawers uses 서랍 (seorap, drawer). A bookshelf is 책장 (chaekjang).
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Written by Alvin Lim Certified Korean Language Teacher (Level 2)