Korean Religion Words & Phrases
Religion plays a significant role in Korean society, with Buddhism and Christianity being the two major faiths. Learning religious vocabulary helps you understand Korean temples and churches, discuss spiritual concepts, and appreciate the religious diversity that shapes Korean culture and daily life.
110 words
종교
Jonggyo
Religion
Beginner불교
Bulgyo
Buddhism
Beginner기독교
Gidokkyo
Christianity
Beginner가톨릭
Gatollик
Catholicism
Beginner개신교
Gaesinnyo
Protestant
Beginner이슬람교
Iseulamgyo
Islam
Beginner무교
Mugyo
Shamanism
Intermediate유교
Yugyo
Confucianism
Intermediate천도교
Cheondogyo
Cheondogyo
Advanced교회
Gyohoe
Church
Beginner대성당
Daeseongdang
Cathedral
Intermediate모스크
Moseukeu
Mosque
Intermediate신사
Sinsa
Shrine
Intermediate제단
Jedan
Altar
Intermediate기도
Gido
Prayer
Beginner예배
Yebae
Worship
Beginner설교
Seolgyo
Sermon
Intermediate경전
Gyeongjeon
Scripture
Intermediate성경
Seongyeong
Bible
Beginner꾸란
Kkuran
Quran
Intermediate불경
Bulgyeong
Buddhist scripture
Intermediate스님
Seunim
Monk
Beginner수녀
Sunyeo
Nun
Beginner신부
Sinbu
Priest
Beginner목사
Moksa
Pastor
Beginner목사님
Moksanim
Reverend
Intermediate주교
Jugyo
Bishop
Intermediate교황
Gyohwang
Pope
Intermediate교중
Gyojung
Congregation
Intermediate믿음
Mideum
Faith
Beginner신념
Sinnyeom
Belief
Beginner하나님
Hananim
God
Beginner신
Sin
Deity
Intermediate영혼
Yeonghon
Spirit
Intermediate혼
Hon
Soul
Intermediate천국
Cheonguk
Heaven
Beginner지옥
Jigok
Hell
Beginner내세
Naeseae
Afterlife
Intermediate업
Eop
Karma
Intermediate열반
Yeolban
Nirvana
Intermediate깨달음
Kkaedareeum
Enlightenment
Intermediate염불
Yeombul
Chanting
Intermediate촛불
Chotbul
Candle
Beginner제물
Jemul
Offering
Intermediate의식
Uisik
Ritual
Intermediate종교 축제
Jonggyo chukje
Religious festival
Intermediate순례
Sunrye
Pilgrimage
Intermediate세례
Serye
Baptism
Intermediate성찬
Seongchan
Communion
Intermediate견진
Gyeonjin
Confirmation
Intermediate결혼식
Gyeolhonsik
Wedding ceremony
Beginner장례식
Jangreyesik
Funeral rites
Intermediate제사
Jesa
Ancestral rites
Intermediate조상 숭배
Josang sungbae
Ancestor worship
Intermediate무당
Mudang
Shaman
Intermediate굿
Gut
Gut ceremony
Advanced운세
Unseae
Horoscope
Intermediate부적
Bujeok
Talismans
Intermediate축복
Chukbok
Blessings
Beginner성수
Seongsu
Holy water
Intermediate묵주
Mukju
Rosary
Intermediate염주
Yeomju
Prayer beads
Intermediate종교 휴일
Jonggyo hyuil
Religious holiday
Intermediate한국의 크리스마스
Hangugui keuliseumaseu
Christmas in Korea
Intermediate추석의 종교적 측면
Chuseogui jonggyo-jeok cheukmyeon
Chuseok religious aspect
Advanced부처님 오신 날
Bucheonim osin nal
Buddha's birthday
Intermediate부활절
Buhwaljol
Easter
Intermediate라마단
Ramadan
Ramadan
Intermediate이드
Ideu
Eid
Intermediate디왈리
Diwali
Diwali
Advanced이교도
Igyo-do
Pagan
Advanced불가지론자
Bulgajironja
Agnostic
Advanced무신론자
Musin-ronja
Atheist
Intermediate세속적
Sesok-jeok
Secular
Intermediate종교 간 대화
Jonggyo gan daehwa
Interfaith dialogue
Advanced종교의 자유
Jonggyo-ui jayou
Religious freedom
Advanced종교와 국가
Jonggyo-wa gukga
Religion and state
Advanced포교
Pogyo
Proselytizing
Advanced선교 활동
Seonggyo hwaldong
Mission work
Intermediate종교 봉사 활동
Jonggyo bongsa hwaldong
Volunteer work (religious)
Intermediate십일조
Sipiljo
Tithe
Intermediate헌금
Heongeum
Donation to church
Intermediate종교 교육
Jonggyo gyoyuk
Religious education
Intermediate주일학교
Juil hakgyo
Sunday school
Intermediate종교 방송
Jonggyo bangsong
Religious broadcasting
Intermediate종교 미술
Jonggyo misul
Religious art
Intermediate종교 음악
Jonggyo eumak
Religious music
Intermediate찬송가
Chansongga
Hymn
Beginner복음
Bogeum
Gospel
Beginner주문
Jumun
Chant
Intermediate법
Beop
Dharma
Advanced선
Seon
Zen
Advanced도교
Dogyo
Taoist
Advanced도교 사원
Dogyo sawon
Taoist temple
Advanced풍수
Pungsu
Feng shui (Korean)
Intermediate무속 의식
Musok uisik
Shamanic ritual
Advanced축귀
Chukgwi
Exorcism
Advanced영적 치유
Yeongjeok chiyu
Spiritual healing
Advanced집들이 축복식
Jipduri chukboksik
Blessing ceremony for new home
Advanced부처
Bucheo
Buddha
Beginner예수
Yesu
Jesus
Beginner무함마드
Muhammahdeu
Muhammad
Intermediate공자
Gongja
Confucius
Intermediate거룩한
Georukhan
Sacred
Intermediate거룩한
Georukhan
Holy
Intermediate죄
Jwe
Sin
Intermediate구원
Guon
Salvation
Intermediate은혜
Eunhye
Grace
Intermediate회개
Hoegae
Repentance
Intermediate부활
Buhwal
Resurrection
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