Korean Dictionary
How to say "Aquarium" in Korean
“Aquarium” in Korean is 수족관 (pronounced "sujok-gwan").
수족관
sujok-gwan
Usage & Context
Aquariums are popular attractions in Korean coastal cities, showcasing marine life and ecosystems. The Busan Aquarium is one of the largest in the world.
Example Sentence
부산 수족관에서 해양생물을 봤어요.
I saw marine animals at the Busan Aquarium.
How to use 수족관 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Aquarium” is 수족관, romanized as sujok-gwan.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
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 수족관.
Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '수족' (sujok), sounds like 'soo' in 'soup' followed by 'jock' like in 'jockey'. The last part, '관' (gwan), is a quick 'gwan' sound, similar to 'gwan' in 'Gwangju'. The overall pronunciation is SOO-jok-gwan, with a fairly even stress.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the convenient location of a specific aquarium.
코엑스 아쿠아리움 수족관은 도심에 있어서 접근성이 좋아요.
COEX Aquarium is in the city center, so it's easily accessible.
Sharing an exciting experience at an aquarium.
수족관에서 상어 먹이 주는 걸 봤는데 정말 신기했어요.
I saw the shark feeding at the aquarium, it was really amazing.
Describing children's reactions at an aquarium.
아이들이 수족관에서 물고기를 보며 즐거워했어요.
The children enjoyed watching the fish at the aquarium.
Cultural Context
Aquariums are highly popular attractions in Korea, especially in major cities like Seoul (COEX Aquarium, Lotte World Aquarium) and coastal cities like Busan (Busan Aquarium). They are often integrated into large shopping malls or entertainment complexes, making them convenient for a full day of activities. Aquariums frequently appear in K-dramas as romantic date spots, showcasing the visually stunning environment created by diverse marine life and impressive underwater tunnels.
Editorial note
We review entries like 수족관 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
수족관에 가다
To go to an aquarium
수족관 구경
Aquarium visit/sightseeing
수족관 데이트
Aquarium date
Related Expressions
아쿠아리움
akuarium
Aquarium (loanword)
해양생물
haeyang-saengmul
Marine life
물고기
mulgogi
Fish
바다
bada
Sea/Ocean
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