Korean word

미용실

Pronunciation

Romanizationmiyongsil

Meaning

  • nounhair salon

Example

내일 미용실에 예약했어요.nae il mi yong si re ye ya kae sseo yo

I made an appointment at the hair salon for tomorrow.

Illustration for 미용실 (hair salon)

More examples

오늘 미용실에서 상담받고 스타일을 바꿀지 고민 중이에요.o neul mi yong si re seo sang dam bat kko seu ta i reul pa kkul ji ko min chung i e yo

Today, I am getting a consultation at the hair salon and thinking about whether to change my hairstyle.

Core concept

A place where hair is cut, colored, or styled to improve a person's appearance.

Common phrases

  • 미용실에 예약하다mi yong si re ye ya ka da

    make an appointment at a hair salon

  • 미용실에서 상담받다mi yong si re seo sang dam bat tta

    get a consultation at a hair salon

  • 미용실에서 머리 손질받다mi yong si re seo meo ri son jil bat tta

    get one's hair styled at a hair salon

Similar words

이발소ibalso: A men's grooming shop for short haircuts and shaving or trimming facial hair.
헤어샵heeosyap: A hair salon offering cuts, color, perms, and complete styling services.
뷰티살롱pyutisallong: A beauty salon offering hair care along with makeup and skin care services.
미장원mijangwon: A traditional name for a shop where hair is cut and arranged for a neat appearance.

Definition in Korean

미용실은 머리 손질과 염색, 스타일링을 주로 해 주는 곳.mi yong si reun meo ri son jil gwa yeom saek seu ta il ling eul chu ro hae chu neun kot

Word origin

미용실 (miyongsil, "hair salon") combines 미용 (miyong, "beauty care") with 실 (sil, "room or place"), naming a place for beauty care.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when making an appointment because it names the place where several hair services are offered, not just one haircut.

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