Korean Dictionary

How to say "Buddha's birthday" in Korean

Buddha's birthday” in Korean is 부처님 오신 날 (pronounced "Bucheonim osin nal").

부처님 오신 날

Bucheonim osin nal

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Usage & Context

Buddha's birthday is celebrated on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month in Korea. Temples are decorated with lanterns and Buddhists gather for special ceremonies.

Example Sentence

부처님 오신 날을 축하합니다.

We celebrate Buddha's birthday.

How to use 부처님 오신 날 naturally

Quick answer

The Korean word for “Buddha's birthday” is 부처님 오신 날, romanized as Bucheonim osin nal.

Usage tip

Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.

Common mistake

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