Korean word

사진관

Pronunciation

Romanizationsajingwan

Meaning

  • nounphoto studio

Example

여권 사진 때문에 사진관에 갔어요.yeo gwon sa jin ttae mu ne sa jin gwa ne ka sseo yo

I went to a photo studio for passport photos.

Illustration for 사진관 (photo studio)

More examples

결혼사진을 위해 사진관에 예약했어요.kyeol hon sa ji neul wi hae sa jin gwa ne ye ya kae sseo yo

I made an appointment at a photo studio for wedding photos.

Core concept

A dedicated place where photographs are taken, prepared, and printed for purposes ranging from official documents to family portraits.

Common phrases

  • 사진관에 가다sa jin gwa ne ka da

    go to a photo studio

  • 사진관에서 사진을 찍다sa jin gwa ne seo sa ji neul jjik tta

    take pictures at a photo studio

Similar words

포토 스튜디오poto seutyudio: A professional setting with special backgrounds and equipment for serious portrait photography.
사진 부스sajin puseu: A public self-service unit that takes official photos without help from a photographer.
사진점sajinjeom: A picture shop that offers developing, printing, simple photo services, and photo supplies.

Definition in Korean

여권용·증명사진부터 가족사진, 웨딩 촬영까지 촬영과 인화를 하는 시설yeo gwo nyong cheung myeong sa jin bu teo ka jok ssa jin we ding chwa ryeong kka ji chwa ryeong gwa in hwa reul ha neun si seol

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean terms for photograph and hall or facility to name a place where photography is carried out.

Usage tips

  • For passport or identification photos, a Korean photo studio often adjusts lighting and cropping to meet official format requirements.

Opposites

  • 야외촬영yaoechwaryeongoutdoor photographynoun

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