English–Korean

“right hand” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationoreunson

Example

나는 오른손으로 글씨를 쓴다.na neun o reun so neu ro keul ssi reul sseun da

I write with my right hand.

Illustration for 오른손 (right hand)

How to say “right hand” in Korean

“Right hand” in Korean is 오른손 (oreunson).

The hand on the right side of the body, used for everyday actions such as holding things and writing.

Full entry for 오른손: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 오른손

회의 중에 질문이 있으면 오른손을 든다.hoe ui chung e chil mu ni i sseu myeon o reun so neul teun da

If I have a question during a meeting, I raise my right hand.

Tips for using 오른손

  • The word uses right in the directional sense, not the English sense meaning correct, which helps separate these two meanings of right.

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