Korean word

바지

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaji

Meaning

  • nounpants

Example

오늘은 바지를 새로 샀어요.o neu reun pa ji reul sae ro sa sseo yo

I bought new pants today.

Illustration for 바지 (pants)

More examples

빨래하고 바지를 널었어요.ppal lae ha go pa ji reul neo reo sseo yo

After doing the laundry, I hung up the pants.

Core concept

A lower-body garment that covers the waist, hips, and legs.

Common phrases

  • 바지를 수선하다pa ji reul su seon ha da

    alter pants

  • 바지를 걷어 올리다pa ji reul keo deo ol li da

    roll up pants

  • 바지 주머니pa ji chu meo ni

    pants pocket

Similar words

청바지cheongbaji: Durable denim trousers commonly worn as everyday casual clothing.
반바지panbaji: Short trousers that leave much of the legs uncovered and suit hot weather.
슬랙스seullaeksseu: Long, smart trousers worn for work or other dressy occasions.

Definition in Korean

허리에서 골반과 다리를 감싸서 입는 하의로, 일상에서 다리를 가리는 옷.heo ri e seo kol ban gwa ta ri reul kam ssa seo im neun ha ui ro il sang e seo ta ri reul ka ri neun ot

Word origin

The detailed origin of this native Korean word is uncertain, although it has long referred to clothing that covers the lower body.

Usage tips

  • The English word pants usually refers to this clothing, while British English can use pants for underwear, so context matters.

Other meanings

  • slacksnoun

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