토끼
tokki[tʰo̞k͈i]
The Korean word for "bunny" is 토끼 (tokki).
토끼 is a noun used to refer to a young rabbit.
Meaning: young rabbit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
tokki
Did you know?
- Korean tradition holds that a 토끼 lives on the moon and pounds a mortar to make rice cakes. This lunar rabbit is a common motif in East Asian art and storytelling.
- In Korean folklore, the 토끼 is often depicted as a clever trickster who outsmarts predators. This is a stark contrast to the Western view of rabbits as timid or shy creatures.
- While many Korean words are derived from Chinese characters, the origin of 토끼 is likely not Sino-Korean, but instead stems from Proto-Tungusic roots.
Examples in context
- 토끼를 좋아하십니까?Do you like bunnies?
- 이 동화 속에는 아기 토끼가 등장합니다.A baby bunny appears in this fairy tale.
- 토끼야, 귀엽다!Bunny, you're cute!
- 토끼야, 함께 놀자!Bunny, let's play together!
- 토끼가 아주 귀여워요.ttokki-ga aju gwiyeowoyo.The bunny is very cute.
- 숲에서 토끼를 봤어요.sup-eseo ttokki-reul bwasseoyo.I saw a bunny in the forest.
- 토끼는 당근을 좋아해요.ttokki-neun danggeun-eul joahaeyo.A bunny likes carrots.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Seoyeon are at a pet cafe.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연 씨, 이 토끼 좀 보세요.Seoyeon ssi, i tokki jom boseyo.Seoyeon, look at this bunny.
- 서연 Seo-yeon와, 정말 작고 귀여워요!wa, jeongmal jakgo gwiyeowoyo!Wow, it is really small and cute!
- 도현 Do-hyeon당근을 아주 잘 먹어요.danggeuneul aju jal meogeoyo.It eats carrots very well.
- 서연 Seo-yeon저도 토끼를 정말 좋아해요.jeodo tokkireul jeongmal joahaeyo.I really like bunnies too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bunny” translations and entries 토끼, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 토끼, CC BY-SA 4.0.
