TOPIK · Level 323
15 words
Korean word
미역
Pronunciation
Romanizationmiyeok
Meaning
- nounwakame
Example
시장에서 미역을 샀어요.si jang e seo mi yeo geul sa sseo yo
I bought wakame at the market.
More examples
어제 미역국을 먹었어요.eo je mi yeok kku geul meo geo sseo yo
I ate wakame soup yesterday.
Core concept
A soft, leafy seaweed used as a food ingredient.
Common phrases
미역국mi yeok kkuk
wakame soup
미역무침mi yeong mu chim
seasoned wakame
Similar words
김kim: Thin edible seaweed that is dried or roasted and commonly served with meals.
다시마tasima: A thick seaweed used to make broth and sometimes cooked into a sweet side dish.
해초haecho: A broad name for algae that grow in the sea, including types used as food.
Definition in Korean
바닷속에서 나는 식용 해조류로, 얇고 부드러운 질감 때문에 국·무침·샐러드 등 다양한 방식으로 조리해 먹는 재료를 뜻한다.pa dat sso ge seo na neun si gyong hae jo ryu ro yal kko pu deu reo un chil gam ttae mu ne kuk mu chim sael leo deu teung ta yang han pang si geu ro cho ri hae meong neun chae ryo reul tteu tan da
Word origin
The word is classified as a native Korean term, although its deeper historical origin is uncertain.
Usage tips
- English seaweed is a broad category, while this word names the particular seaweed often used in Korean soups and side dishes.
Related words
- 미역국miyeokkkukwakame soupnoun
- 미역무침miyeongmuchimseasoned wakamenoun
- 미역줄기miyeokjjulgiwakame stemsnoun