의자
uija[ɰid͡ʑa̠]
The English word "chair" is translated into Korean as 의자 (uija).
의자 is a noun used to refer to the piece of furniture.
Meaning: furniture (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
uija
Did you know?
- The word 의자 is a Sino-Korean term that was borrowed from Japanese, rather than coming directly from ancient China.
- In traditional Korean culture, many people historically sat on the floor using a 'floor-chair' called a 방석, which is actually a cushion rather than a piece of furniture with legs.
- In Korea, the act of sitting in a 'chair' is often contrasted with 좌식, which refers to the traditional floor-sitting culture.
Examples in context
- 의자는 문에서 멀리 떨어져있다.The chair is far away from the door.This sentence is useful for describing the distance between the 의자 and a door.Tatoeba #2088325 by imjcooper, translation #3691713 by unobaya
- 고양이 한 마리가 의자 위에 앉아 있다.A cat was sitting on the chair.This sentence shows how to describe a cat sitting on an 의자.Tatoeba #11106109 by intertime, translation #35822 by CK
- 구스타보는 본래 리마를 고문하는데 쓰이던 의자에 묶였다.Gustavo was tied to a chair that was used to torture Rima.This sentence illustrates the use of 의자 in a more descriptive context regarding being tied to one.Tatoeba #13400549 by Uwe, translation #11769428 by Amastan
- 저는 의자에 앉아 있습니다.I am sitting on the chair.
- 의자가 너무 편안해요.The chair is very comfortable.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jihoon and Subin are in a cafe looking for a place to sit.
- 지훈 Ji-hun수빈 씨, 저 의자 비어 있어요?Subin ssi, jeo uija bieo isseoyo?Subin, is that chair empty?
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 저 의자 사용해도 돼요.Ne, jeo uija sayonghaedo dwaeyo.Yes, you can use that chair.
- 지훈 Ji-hun고마워요. 이 의자 되게 편하네요.Gomawoyo. I uija doege pyeonhaneyo.Thanks. This chair is very comfortable.
- 수빈 Su-bin맞아요, 저도 그 의자 좋아해요.Majayo, jeodo geu uija joahaeyo.That's right, I like that chair too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chair” translations and entries 의자, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 의자, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
