조화
johwa[t͡ɕo̞βwa̠]
The English phrase 'harmony' is translated into Korean as 조화 (johwa).
조화 is used to express the concept of agreement or accord.
Meaning: agreement or accord (noun)
Which one should you use?
화합 is a formal way to say harmony in Korean.
How do you pronounce it?
johwa
Did you know?
- In a different sense, the word 조화 is used in Korean to mean 'artificial flower'. It stems from the idea of something being 'constructed' or 'made' rather than growing naturally.
- The character 和 in 조화 is the same character used in the Japanese name for Japan, 和 (Wa), which emphasizes the cultural value of harmony.
- In traditional Korean philosophy, 조화 is often linked to the balancing of 'Yin' and 'Yang' to achieve a state of universal equilibrium.
Examples in context
- 모음 조화Vowel harmonyThis example is useful for showing how to say 'vowel harmony' using 조화.
- 화합은 우리 사회의 근간이 되는 가치입니다.Harmony is a fundamental value in our society.
- 이 그림은 아름다운 조화를 보여줍니다.This painting displays beautiful harmony.
- 우리는 어울림을 중요하게 생각해야 합니다.We should value harmony.
- 오늘 가족 모두가 화목한 하루를 보낼 수 있기를 바랍니다.Wishing everyone a harmonious day with their families.
- 색상의 조화가 아주 좋아요.saeksang-ui johwa-ga aju joayo.The harmony of the colors is very good.
- 자연과 조화를 이루는 건물이에요.jayeon-gwa johwa-reul iruneun geonmul-ieyo.It is a building that exists in harmony with nature.
Example conversation
Minjun and Subin are looking at a newly decorated cafe.
- 민준 Min-jun인테리어의 조화가 정말 멋지네요.interieo-ui johwa-ga jeongmal meotjineyo.The harmony of the interior is really wonderful.
- 수빈 Su-bin맞아요, 분위기가 아주 편안해요.majayo, bunwigiga aju pyeonan-haeyo.Right, the atmosphere is very comfortable.
- 민준 Min-jun수빈 씨는 디자인을 잘 고르시네요.Subin ssi-neun dijain-eul jal goreusineyo.Subin, you choose designs very well.
- 수빈 Su-bin칭찬해 주셔서 감사합니다.chingchanhae jusyeoseo gamsahamnida.Thank you for the compliment.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “harmony” translations and entries 조화, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
