Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fish Keeping" in Korean
“Fish Keeping” in Korean is 어항 관리 (pronounced "Eohang Gwanri").
어항 관리
Eohang Gwanri
Usage & Context
Keeping a fish tank and raising fish is a calming hobby in Korea. Aquarium shops are popular and hobbyists enjoy creating beautiful underwater environments.
Example Sentence
어항 관리를 취미로 하면 마음이 안정돼요.
Managing a fish tank as a hobby calms the mind.
How to use 어항 관리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fish Keeping” is 어항 관리, romanized as Eohang Gwanri.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, "Eo-hang," sounds like "uh-hahng," with "uh" as in "up" and "hahng" rhyming with "song." The second part, "Gwan-ri," sounds like "gwan-ree," with "gwan" rhyming with "swan" and "ree" as in "tree." The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Expressing deep engagement and enjoyment in a hobby.
요즘 어항 관리에 푹 빠져서 시간 가는 줄 몰라요.
Lately, I'm so into fish keeping that I lose track of time.
Discussing the amount of work and dedication involved in the hobby.
어항 관리는 생각보다 손이 많이 가는 취미예요.
Fish keeping is a hobby that requires more effort than you'd think.
Recommending the hobby as a way to manage stress.
스트레스 해소에 어항 관리가 도움이 된다고 들었어요.
I heard that fish keeping helps relieve stress.
Cultural Context
Fish keeping (어항 관리) is a popular and calming hobby in Korea, especially for those living in apartments who might not be able to have larger pets. Many pet shops have dedicated aquarium sections, and there are specialized aquarium stores (수족관 용품점) where hobbyists can find a wide variety of fish, plants, and equipment. It's often seen as a way to bring a piece of nature indoors and create a peaceful, aesthetic environment.
Editorial note
We review entries like 어항 관리 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
어항을 꾸미다
To decorate a fish tank
물고기를 키우다
To raise fish
어항 청소
Fish tank cleaning
Related Expressions
어항
Eohang
Fish tank / Aquarium
물고기
Mulgogi
Fish
수족관
Sujokgwan
Public aquarium / Fish tank (general term)
취미
Chwimi
Hobby
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