How to Say "Journey" in Korean

여정

yeojeong[jʌ̹d͡ʑʌ̹ŋ]

The Korean word for journey is 여정 (yeojeong).

여정 is used to describe the itinerary, the specific course of a journey or the sequence of stages and routes taken during a trip.

Meaning: trip, a voyage (noun)

Which one should you use?

While 여정 refers to the itinerary or the specific route, the word 여행 is the more common term used for the general act of traveling or a trip itself.

yeojeong

While 여정 focuses on the itinerary, the general word for travel 여행 shares the same first character 여 (旅), which originally depicted a flag and a soldier, suggesting travel was once primarily for military expeditions.
Korean has a distinct word 나들이 for a short, casual journey or outing that doesn't fit the formal structure of a 여정.
In Korean, if you want to talk about the 'journey' of a person's life or their professional career, you would use 여정 rather than a word for physical travel.

나는 다음 주에 일본으로 여행을 갈 예정입니다.
I am planning to travel to Japan next week.
저는 어릴 때 가족과 함께 해외 여행을 자주 다녔어요.
I used to go on overseas trips frequently with my family when I was young.
이 여정에서 많은 것을 배우고 성장하고 싶어요.
I want to learn and grow a lot during this journey.
좀 더 일찍 도착하려면 지름길로 갈게요.
I will take a shortcut to arrive a bit earlier.
즐거운 여정이 되길 바랍니다.
I hope it will be a pleasant journey.
길었던 여정이 드디어 끝났어요.
gil-eot-deon yeo-jeong-i deu-di-eo kkeut-nat-eo-yo.
The long journey has finally ended.
새로운 여정을 시작할 준비가 됐나요?
sae-ro-un yeo-jeong-eul si-jak-hal jun-bi-ga dwaet-na-yo?
Are you ready to start a new journey?

Seoyeon and Jihun are looking at a travel map together.

서연 Seo-yeon

지훈 씨, 이번 여정 계획은 어때요?
Jihun ssi, ibeon yeojeong gyegyegeun eottaeyo?
Jihun, how is the plan for this journey?
지훈 Ji-hun

코스가 아주 알차고 좋아요.
koseuga aju alchago joayo.
The course is very substantial and great.
서연 Seo-yeon

정말 기대되는 여정이 될 것 같아요.
jeongmal gidae-doeneun yeojeongi doel geot gatayo.
I think it will be a truly exciting journey.
지훈 Ji-hun

맞아요, 빨리 떠나고 싶어요.
majayo, ppalli tteonago sipeoyo.
You're right, I want to leave soon.

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