Korean word

양산

Pronunciation

Romanizationyangsan

Meaning

  • nounparasol

Example

햇빛이 강하니까 양산을 쓰세요.haet ppi chi kang ha ni kka yang sa neul sseu se yo

The sunlight is intense, so use a parasol.

Illustration for 양산 (parasol)

More examples

길에서 더워서 양산을 펴고 걸었어요.ki re seo teo wo seo yang sa neul pyeo go keo reo sseo yo

It was hot on the street, so I opened my parasol and walked.

Core concept

A light, portable umbrella held above the body to block strong sunlight.

Common phrases

  • 휴대용 접이식 양산hyu dae yong cheo bi sik yang san

    portable folding parasol

  • 양산을 가지고 다니다yang sa neul ka ji go ta ni da

    carry a parasol

  • 여름철 양산yeo reum cheol yang san

    summer parasol

Similar words

우산usan: A cover opened overhead to protect the body during rainy weather.
선크림seonkeurim: A cream applied to the skin to reduce harm from the sun's rays.
모자moja: A piece of headwear that covers the head in sunny weather.

Definition in Korean

피부를 보호하기 위해 주로 휴대하는 가벼운 우산.pi bu reul po ho ha gi wi hae chu ro hyu dae ha neun ka byeo un u san

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines the meanings sun and umbrella, which directly explains its purpose.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, this item is treated as a separate practical tool from a rain umbrella, so weather context helps identify its use.

Other meanings

  • mass productionnoun

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