Korean word

편의점

Pronunciation

Romanizationpyeonuijeom

Meaning

  • nounconvenience store

Example

오늘 밤에 편의점에 가자.o neul pa me pyeo nui jeo me ka ja

Let's go to the convenience store tonight.

Illustration for 편의점 (convenience store)

More examples

저는 밤늦게 편의점에 자주 가요.cheo neun pam neut kke pyeo nui jeo me cha ju ka yo

I often go to the convenience store late at night.

Core concept

A small neighborhood shop that quickly provides everyday things and simple services.

Common phrases

  • 편의점에 가다pyeo nui jeo me ka da

    go to a convenience store

  • 편의점에서 음료를 사다pyeo nui jeo me seo eum nyo reul sa da

    buy a drink at a convenience store

  • 편의점에서 계산하다pyeo nui jeo me seo kye san ha da

    pay at a convenience store

Similar words

마트mateu: Large self-service store with a wide range of food and household goods.
슈퍼마켓syupeomaket: Small or medium grocery store supplying food and household goods for everyday shopping.
가게kage: Shop where people buy goods or receive simple services.
매점maejeom: Small shop inside a school, station, or workplace selling snacks, drinks, and basic goods.

Definition in Korean

주로 주택가나 역 근처에 있어 생활 편의를 제공하는 소형 점포.chu ro chu taek kka na yeok keun cheo e i sseo saeng hwal pyeo nui reul che gong ha neun so hyeong cheom po

Word origin

The word combines 편의 (pyeonui, "convenience") with 점 (jeom, "shop"), meaning a shop built for convenience.

Usage tips

  • In Korean directions, a convenience store can be used as a meeting landmark, even when the meeting is not inside the shop.

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