Korean Dictionary
How to say "Arrow" in Korean
“Arrow” in Korean is 화살표 (pronounced "Hwasalpyo").
화살표
Hwasalpyo
Usage & Context
Hwasalpyo is the Korean word for arrow. Arrows are used in Korean design to indicate direction and movement. They represent progress and forward motion.
Example Sentence
화살표가 오른쪽을 가리켜요.
The arrow points to the right.
How to use 화살표 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Arrow” is 화살표, romanized as Hwasalpyo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 화살표.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "Hwa-sal-pyo" as three syllables. "Hwa" sounds like "hwa" in "Hwaseong." "Sal" sounds like "sal" in "salad." "Pyo" sounds like "pyo" in "Pyongyang," a soft "pyoh" sound.
More Example Sentences
Giving directions to a tourist.
지도를 보고 화살표 방향으로 가세요.
Look at the map and go in the direction of the arrow.
Explaining how to use a software interface.
이 버튼을 누르면 화살표가 나타나요.
If you press this button, an arrow appears.
Noticing a road sign while driving.
표지판에 왼쪽 화살표가 그려져 있어요.
There's a left arrow drawn on the sign.
Cultural Context
The '화살표' is ubiquitous in daily Korean life, from road signs and subway station directions to app interfaces and infographics. It's a clear, universal symbol for direction and movement, often used efficiently in compact spaces. In a more traditional context, '화살' (hwasal) refers to an actual arrow used in archery, a sport with historical significance in Korea.
Editorial note
We review entries like 화살표 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
왼쪽 화살표
left arrow
오른쪽 화살표
right arrow
위쪽 화살표
up arrow
Related Expressions
방향
banghyang
direction
표지판
pyojipan
signboard
지시하다
jisihada
to indicate/point
화살
hwasal
arrow (for archery)
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