Korean word

본사

Pronunciation

Romanizationponsa

Meaning

  • nounheadquarters

Example

내일 본사에 출근해야 해요.nae il pon sa e chul geun hae ya hae yo

I have to go to headquarters tomorrow.

Illustration for 본사 (headquarters)

More examples

본사에서 회의를 했어요.pon sa e seo hoe ui reul hae sseo yo

We had a meeting at headquarters.

Core concept

The central place and organization from which a company manages its main operations.

Common phrases

  • 본사에 방문하다pon sa e pang mun ha da

    visit headquarters

  • 본사에 전화하다pon sa e cheon hwa ha da

    call headquarters

  • 본사에서 근무하다pon sa e seo keun mu ha da

    work at headquarters

Similar words

지점chijeom: A local company shop or office that serves customers in one area.
지사chisa: A regional company office that carries out business and management away from the central office.
본점ponjeom: A company's official main store where important sales and services are handled.

Definition in Korean

회사의 중심 조직이나 위치로, 대표 기능과 관리 업무를 수행하는 곳.hoe sa ui chung sim cho ji gi na wi chi ro tae pyo ki neung gwa kwal li eom mu reul su haeng ha neun kot

Word origin

This word combines the Sino-Korean elements bon, meaning root or central base, and sa, meaning company, to describe the company headquarters.

Usage tips

  • In business conversations, this word often helps distinguish the central office from branches or local offices, so it clarifies where company-wide decisions come from.

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