Korean word

마사지

Pronunciation

Romanizationmasaji

Meaning

  • nounmassage

Example

너무 피곤해서 마사지를 받았어요.neo mu pi gon hae seo ma sa ji reul pa da sseo yo

I was so tired that I got a massage.

Illustration for 마사지 (massage)

More examples

집에서 간단히 마사지를 해 봤는데 효과가 있었어요.chi be seo kan dan hi ma sa ji reul hae pwan neun de hyo gwa ga i sseo sseo yo

I tried a simple massage at home, and it was effective.

Core concept

Hands or equipment work on part of the body to help it feel less tense and more comfortable.

Common phrases

  • 마사지를 하다ma sa ji reul ha da

    give a massage

  • 손 마사지son ma sa ji

    hand massage

Similar words

안마anma: A therapeutic body treatment that relieves stiffness or pain through hands-on pressure.
지압chiap: A method of easing fatigue or pain by pressing specific points with the hands or fingers.
마사지숍masajisyop: A shop that offers massage services for relaxing or easing body tension.
스파seupa: A facility that helps people relax through warm water, body treatments, or skin care.

Definition in Korean

피로를 풀거나 통증을 완화하기 위해 몸의 한 부분을 눌러 자극하는 서비스나 그 행위pi ro reul pul geo na tong jeung eul wan hwa ha gi wi hae mo mui han pu bu neul nul leo cha geu ka neun seo bi seu na keu haeng wi

Word origin

The word entered Korean as a borrowed form of the international word massage, keeping its basic sense of body treatment.

Usage tips

  • Recognizing this familiar loanword can help learners understand signs and menus at Korean wellness businesses.

Related words

  • 마사지법masajibeopmassage techniquenoun
  • 마사지크림masajikeurimmassage creamnoun

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