입술
ipsul[ips͈uɭ]
The Korean word for lip is 입술 (ipsul).
입술 refers to the fleshy protrusion framing the mouth.
Meaning: fleshy protrusion framing the mouth (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When 입술 is the subject of a sentence, it takes the subject marker –이 to become 입술이. When it is the direct object of a verb, it takes the object marker –을 to become 입술을.
How do you pronounce it?
ipsul
Did you know?
- When talking about the 'corners of the mouth', Koreans use the phrase 입술 끝 or 입꼬리, where 꼬리 literally means 'tail'.
- In Korean, the word for 'lip' is often used metaphorically in the expression 입술이 가볍다, which literally means 'lips are light'.
- In Korean beauty standards, the 'gradient lip' style focuses on blurring the outer edge of the 입술 to make them look smaller and more natural.
Examples in context
- 저는 입술에 립스틱을 바르고 있어요.I am applying lipstick to my lips.
- 입술이 건조할 때는 입술 크림을 사용하세요.When your lips are dry, use lip balm.
- 입술이 너무 건조해요.ipsuri neomu geonjohae-yo.My lips are very dry.
- 입술에 상처가 났어요.ipsure sangcheoga nasseoyo.I have a cut on my lip.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about skincare while sitting in a cafe.
- 지훈 Ji-hun수빈 씨, 입술이 많이 부었네요.Subin ssi, ipsuri mani bueotneyo.Subin, your lips are very swollen.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 어제 매운 음식을 먹었어요.Ne, eoje maeun eumsigeul meogeosseoyo.Yes, I ate spicy food yesterday.
- 지훈 Ji-hun립밤을 좀 발라보세요.Rip-bam-eul jom ballaboseyo.Try applying some lip balm.
- 수빈 Su-bin지훈 씨 고마워요.Jihun ssi gomawoyo.Thank you, Jihun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lip” translations and entries 입술, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
