Korean word

화장지

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwajangji

Meaning

  • nountoilet paper

Example

화장지가 떨어졌어요.hwa jang ji ga tteo reo jeo sseo yo

The toilet paper ran out.

Illustration for 화장지 (toilet paper)

More examples

화장지 한 팩을 사야 해요.hwa jang ji han pae geul sa ya hae yo

I need to buy a pack of toilet paper.

Core concept

Thin paper sheets joined in a roll and torn off one sheet at a time for toilet use.

Common phrases

  • 화장지 한 팩hwa jang ji han paek

    a pack of toilet paper

Similar words

휴지hyuji: Thin absorbent paper used to wipe skin or blow the nose.
두루마리휴지turumarihyuji: Rolled toilet paper supplied in a long cylinder for tearing off sheet by sheet.
롤rol: A short label describing paper wrapped into a roll.

Definition in Korean

변기 사용 후나 화장실에서 위생을 위해 쓰는 얇은 종이 제품으로, 보통 롤 모양으로 감겨 있어 필요한 만큼 떼어 쓰는 일회용 물품.pyeon gi sa yong hu na hwa jang si re seo wi saeng eul wi hae sseu neun yal beun chong i che pu meu ro po tong rol mo yang eu ro kam gyeo i sseo pi ryo han man keum tte eo sseu neun il hoe yong mul pum

Word origin

Its name is formed from Korean words connected with grooming and paper, which links the product to the bathroom.

Usage tips

  • When shopping, a roll of this product is different from boxed facial tissues, even though both are made of thin paper.

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