Korean Conversation · Level 342
15 words
Korean word
개장
Pronunciation
Romanizationkaejang
Meaning
- nounopening
Example
공원이 오늘 오전에 개장했습니다.kong wo ni o neul o jeo ne kae jang haet sseum ni da
The park opened this morning.
More examples
박물관의 개장 시간은 평일 오전 9시다.pang mul gwa nui kae jang si ga neun pyeong il o jeon 9 si da
The museum's opening time is 9 a.m. on weekdays.
Core concept
A place crossing from being closed to being ready for customers, visitors, or an audience.
Common phrases
개장 시간kae jang si gan
opening hours
개장식kae jang sik
opening ceremony
개장일kae jang il
opening day
Similar words
개점kaejeom: The start of a shop's business when it begins selling goods to customers.
개업kaeeop: The official start of operating a business or shop.
개관kaegwan: The opening of a museum, library, or other public facility for people to use.
오픈opeun: A casual term for the start of business or an event.
Definition in Korean
상점·시설의 영업이나 운영을 시작하여 문을 열어 손님이나 관객을 받기 시작하는 행위나 그 시간.sang jeom si seo rui yeong eo bi na u nyeong eul si ja ka yeo mu neul yeo reo son ni mi na kwan gae geul pat kki si ja ka neun haeng wi na keu si gan
Word origin
The word combines Sino-Korean elements for open and place, reflecting the act of opening a venue for public use.
Usage tips
- For parks, stores, and public facilities, it describes the start of operation rather than the building or place itself.
Other meanings
- start of businessnoun
Opposites
- 폐장pyejangclosingnoun
- 휴장hyujangtemporary closurenoun
Related words
- 개장하다kaejanghadaopenverb
- 개장되다kaejangdoedabe openedverb