Korean appearance vocabulary helps you describe physical looks, hairstyles, clothing, colors, and personal style with confidence. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll remember these terms naturally and use them comfortably in real-life conversations.

Below is a preview of Appearance vocabulary in Korean, selected from GuruLango’s 5000-word learning set.

1. Appearance

Use these words to describe someone’s overall appearance or visual impression.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

외모

oemo

Appearance

스타일

seutail

Style

멋지다

meotjida

Cool

예쁘다

yeppeuda

Pretty

잘생기다

jalsaenggida

Handsome

단정하다

danjeonghada

Neat

세련되다

seryeondoeda

Sophisticated

귀엽다

gwiyeopda

Cute

차분하다

chabunhada

Calm-looking

우아하다

uahada

Elegant

자연스럽다

jayeonseureopda

Natural

2. Build

These Korean terms help you talk about body size and structure.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

체형

chehyeong

Body type

마른

mareun

Slim

보통

botong

Average build

통통한

tongtonghan

Chubby

근육질

geunyukjil

Muscular

키가 크다

kiga keuda

Tall

키가 작다

kiga jakda

Short

체격이 좋다

chegyeogi jota

Well-built

날씬하다

nalssinhada

Slim/lean

탄탄하다

tantanhada

Toned

3. Age

Use these words to talk about appearance related to age or stage of life.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

나이

nai

Age

젊은

jeolmeun

Young

어린

eorin

Childlike/young

성인

seongin

Adult

노인

noin

Elderly

중년

jungnyeon

Middle-aged

청소년

cheongsonyeon

Teenager

아기

agi

Baby

유아

yua

Toddler

장년층

jangnyeoncheung

Senior adult

4. Hair

These terms describe hairstyles, hair textures, and colors in Korean.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

머리카락

meorikarak

Hair

긴 머리

gin meori

Long hair

짧은 머리

jjalbeun meori

Short hair

곱슬머리

goppeul meori

Curly hair

생머리

saengmeori

Straight hair

파마머리

pamameori

Permed hair

염색

yeomsaek

Dye

갈색 머리

galsaek meori

Brown hair

금발

geumbal

Blonde hair

흑발

heukbal

Black hair

앞머리

apmeori

Bangs

5. Skin

These Korean terms help you talk about skin condition and tone.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

피부

pibu

Skin

피부톤

pibuton

Skin tone

하얀 피부

hayan pibu

Fair skin

까만 피부

kkaman pibu

Dark skin

탄 피부

tan pibu

Tanned skin

민감성 피부

mingamseong pibu

Sensitive skin

건성 피부

geonseong pibu

Dry skin

지성 피부

jiseong pibu

Oily skin

복합성 피부

bokhap-seong pibu

Combination skin

주름

jureum

Wrinkle

기미

gimi

Pigmentation

6. Cosmetics

Use these terms to describe makeup tools and cosmetic items.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

화장품

hwajangpum

Cosmetics

파운데이션

paundeisyeon

Foundation

립스틱

ripseutik

Lipstick

블러셔

beulleosyeo

Blush

마스카라

maseukara

Mascara

아이라이너

aillainer

Eyeliner

아이섀도우

aisyaedou

Eyeshadow

쿠션

kusyeon

Cushion compact

컨실러

keonsilleo

Concealer

립글로스

ripgeulloseu

Lip gloss

하이라이터

hailaiteo

Highlighter

7. Color

Use these Korean color terms to describe clothing, makeup, and overall looks.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

saek

Color

빨간색

ppalgan saek

Red

파란색

paran saek

Blue

노란색

nordan saek

Yellow

초록색

chorok saek

Green

검은색

geomeun saek

Black

흰색

hin saek

White

분홍색

bunhong saek

Pink

보라색

borasaek

Purple

회색

hoesaek

Gray

갈색

galsaek

Brown

8. Face

These words help you describe the face and its features.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

얼굴

eolgul

Face

nun

Eyes

ko

Nose

입술

ipsul

Lips

gwi

Ear

teok

Chin

이마

ima

Forehead

bol

Cheeks

속눈썹

soknunsseop

Eyelashes

눈썹

nunsseop

Eyebrows

미소

miso

Smile

9. Clothes

These Korean terms help you talk about daily outfits and clothing items.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

ot

Clothes

셔츠

syeocheu

Shirt

바지

baji

Pants

원피스

wonpiseu

Dress

스커트

seukeoteu

Skirt

재킷

jaekit

Jacket

코트

koteu

Coat

티셔츠

tisyeocheu

T-shirt

니트

niteu

Knitwear

정장

jeongjang

Suit

잠옷

jamot

Pajamas

10. Footwear

Use these terms to talk about types of shoes and footwear styles.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

신발

sinbal

Shoes

운동화

undonghwa

Sneakers

샌들

saendeul

Sandals

부츠

bucheu

Boots

구두

gudu

Dress shoes

하이힐

haihil

High heels

슬리퍼

seullipeo

Slippers

양말

yangmal

Socks

로퍼

ropeo

Loafers

플랫슈즈

peullaet syuju

Flats

11. Accessory

These words help describe accessories worn for style or function.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

액세서리

aeksaeseori

Accessory

가방

gabang

Bag

벨트

belteu

Belt

모자

moja

Hat

안경

angyeong

Glasses

스카프

seukapeu

Scarf

장갑

janggap

Gloves

시계

sigye

Watch

헤어밴드

heeo baendeu

Hairband

넥타이

nektai

Necktie

백팩

baegpaek

Backpack

12. Jewelry

Use these words to describe jewelry items worn for beauty and style.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

보석

boseok

Jewelry

반지

banji

Ring

귀걸이

gwigeori

Earrings

목걸이

mokgeori

Necklace

팔찌

paljji

Bracelet

시계

sigye

Watch

브로치

beurochi

Brooch

체인

chein

Chain

보석함

boseokham

Jewelry box

진주

jinju

Pearl

다이아몬드

daiamondeu

Diamond

13. Material & Pattern

These terms help you discuss textile materials and patterns.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

소재

sojae

Material

myeon

Cotton

ul

Wool

가죽

gajuk

Leather

실크

silkeu

Silk

데님

denen

Denim

체크무늬

chekkeu munui

Check pattern

꽃무늬

kkotmunui

Floral pattern

줄무늬

julmunui

Stripe

도트무늬

doteu munui

Polka dot

니트 패턴

niteu paeteon

Knit pattern

14. Shape

Use these Korean words to describe shapes and overall silhouettes.

Hangul

Romanization

English Meaning

모양

moyang

Shape

둥근

dunggeun

Round

네모난

nemonan

Square-shaped

길쭉한

giljjukhan

Long-shaped

납작한

napjakhan

Flat

삼각형

samgak-hyeong

Triangle

직사각형

jiksagak-hyeong

Rectangle

곡선형

gokseonhyeong

Curved

대칭형

daechinghyeong

Symmetrical

비대칭

bidae-ching

Asymmetrical

These fourteen appearance-related vocabulary groups help you describe looks, fashion, features, and style naturally in Korean. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll build strong vocabulary foundations for everyday conversations.

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