韓国語辞典
「Acupuncture」は韓国語で何と言う
“Acupuncture” in Korean is 침술 (pronounced "chimsul").
침술
chimsul
使い方と背景
「鍼治療」とは、韓国や中国の伝統的な医療行為で、体の特定のポイントに細い鍼を刺して痛みを和らげ、治癒を促進します。韓国では広く行われており、特定の疾患に対して国民健康保険が適用されます。多くの韓国人は、西洋医学と並行して「鍼治療」を補完的な治療法として好んでいます。
例文
어깨 통증 때문에 침술을 받으러 한의원에 가요.
I go to the oriental medicine clinic for acupuncture because of shoulder pain.
How to use 침술 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Acupuncture” is 침술, romanized as chimsul.
Usage tip
When describing symptoms, combine the word with where it hurts, when it started, and how severe it is.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 침술.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.