무제
muje
The English word 'untitled' is translated to Korean as 무제 (muje).
무제 is used to describe something that does not have a title. It is most commonly used in the context of art, such as an 'Untitled' painting or a musical composition. You can use the phrase 무제 작품 when discussing untitled artwork, or 무제 시/글 when referring to untitled writing like a poem or a story.
Meaning: having no title (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
muje
Did you know?
- The term 무제 can be a confusing homonym because it is also the name of an ancient Chinese emperor, Emperor Wu of Han, when written in certain historical contexts.
- In traditional Korean calligraphy, leaving a work 무제 is sometimes a sign of humility, suggesting the artist's skill is not yet sufficient to merit a formal title.
- The character 무 in 무제 means 'nothing' or 'void', a concept deeply rooted in Buddhist philosophy which often values the absence of labels to preserve the essence of a work.
Examples in context
- 이 그림은 무제 작품입니다This painting is untitled
- 무제 시를 썼어요I wrote an untitled poem
- 그 그림은 무제로 남아 있어요.geu geurim-eun muje-ro nama isseoyo.That painting remains untitled.
- 작가는 무제라는 제목을 붙였어요.jakga-neun muje-raneun jemok-eul but-yeosseoyo.The author gave it the title 'Untitled'.
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are looking at art in a gallery.
- 민지 Min-ji이 작품은 제목이 없네요.i jakpum-eun jemok-i eomneyo.This work doesn't have a title.
- 민준 Min-jun맞아요, 무제라고 적혀 있어요.majayo, muje-rago jeok-hyeo isseoyo.That's right, it is written as 'Untitled'.
- 민지 Min-ji무제라서 더 신비로운 것 같아요.muje-raseo deo sinbi-roun geot gatayo.Because it is untitled, I think it's more mysterious.
- 민준 Min-jun민지 씨 의견에 동의해요.minji ssi uigyeon-e dong-uihaeyo.I agree with your opinion, Minji.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “untitled” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
