Korean word

교통약자

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyotongyakjja

Meaning

  • nounpeople with limited mobility

Example

지하철에는 교통약자를 위한 공간이 있어요.chi ha cheo re neun kyo tong yak jja reul wi han kong ga ni i sseo yo

There is space on the subway for people with limited mobility.

Illustration for 교통약자 (people with limited mobility)

More examples

건물 입구에는 교통약자를 위한 경사로가 설치되어 있어요.keon mul ip kku e neun kyo tong yak jja reul wi han kyeong sa ro ga seol chi doe eo i sseo yo

A ramp has been installed at the building entrance for people with limited mobility.

Core concept

A public-space category for people who face extra barriers to travel or walking.

Common phrases

  • 교통약자 우선석kyo tong yak jja u seon seok

    priority seating for people with limited mobility

  • 교통약자 전용 주차장kyo tong yak jja cheo nyong chu cha jang

    reserved parking lot for people with limited mobility

  • 교통약자 전용 엘리베이터kyo tong yak jja cheo nyong el li be i teo

    dedicated elevator for people with limited mobility

Similar words

이동이 불편한 분idongi pulpyeonhan pun: People who have difficulty moving and need extra consideration in daily life.
거동 불편자keodong pulpyeonja: People who have trouble walking or standing and need help getting around.
노약자noyakjja: Older or physically weak people who may need extra help with movement or safety.
장애인changaein: People with physical or mental disabilities who may need support in daily activities and social life.

Definition in Korean

교통수단의 이용이나 보행 등 이동 과정에서 도움이나 배려가 필요한 사람을 이르는 말로, 노약자·장애인·임산부·영유아 동반자 등 다양한 경우를 포함한다.kyo tong su da nui i yong i na po haeng teung i dong kwa jeong e seo to u mi na pae ryeo ga pi ryo han sa ra meul i reu neun mal lo no yak jja chang ae in im san bu yeong yu a tong ban ja teung ta yang han kyeong u reul po ham han da

Word origin

교통약자 (gyotongyakjja, "people with limited mobility") combines 교통 (gyotong, "transport") with 약자 (yakjja, "a disadvantaged person") for people who need support while moving.

Usage tips

  • Recognizing this formal term makes Korean accessibility information easier to understand without relying on an English label.

Opposites

  • 비장애인pijangaeinperson without a disabilitynoun

Related words

  • 약자yakjjavulnerable personnoun

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