韓国語辞典
「Cast (medical)」は韓国語で何と言う
“Cast (medical)” in Korean is 깁스 (pronounced "gipseu").
깁스
gipseu
使い方と背景
「ギプス」は、骨折した骨の治癒中に固定するために使用される石膏またはグラスファイバー製のキャストの韓国語の借用語です。ドイツ語の「Gips」（石膏）という言葉に由来します。韓国では、友人が怪我をした友人の「ギプス」にサインしたり装飾したりすることが、支援と励ましのしるしとしてよく行われます。
例文
발목을 다쳐서 6주 동안 깁스를 했어요.
I injured my ankle and wore a cast for 6 weeks.
How to use 깁스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cast (medical)” is 깁스, romanized as gipseu.
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 깁스.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.