Korean Dictionary
How to say "Band-Aid" in Korean
“Band-Aid” in Korean is 반창고 (pronounced "banchanggo").
반창고
banchanggo
Usage & Context
반창고 is the adhesive bandage strip used to cover small cuts and scrapes in Korea. In everyday Korean speech people often just say 밴드 (band) as a shorthand. Korean homes, schools, and offices always keep 반창고 stocked as a basic first aid necessity.
Example Sentence
손가락을 베어서 반창고를 붙였어요.
I cut my finger so I put on a band-aid.
How to use 반창고 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Band-Aid” is 반창고, romanized as banchanggo.
Usage tip
When describing symptoms, combine the word with where it hurts, when it started, and how severe it is.
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 반창고.
Pronunciation Guide
For '반' (ban), it sounds like 'bahn' as in 'banjo'. For '창' (chang), it's like 'chang' in 'change' but with a stronger 'ch' sound. For '고' (go), it's pronounced like the English word 'go'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a minor kitchen accident.
칼에 베여서 반창고를 붙여야 했어요.
I cut myself with a knife, so I had to put on a Band-Aid.
Observing children's reactions to minor injuries.
아이들이 놀다가 다치면 항상 반창고부터 찾아요.
When children get hurt playing, they always look for a Band-Aid first.
Recommending a specific type of Band-Aid.
이 반창고는 방수 기능이 있어서 물에 닿아도 괜찮아요.
This Band-Aid is waterproof, so it's okay if it gets wet.
Cultural Context
While 반창고 (banchanggo) is the formal term for an adhesive bandage, it's very common in everyday Korean conversation to simply say 밴드 (baendeu), which is a loanword from 'band'. This shorthand is widely understood and used, much like how 'Band-Aid' became a generic term for adhesive bandages in English. Every Korean household, school, and office will have a supply of 밴드 or 반창고 for minor cuts and scrapes.
Editorial note
We review entries like 반창고 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
반창고 붙이다
to put on a Band-Aid
반창고 떼다
to take off a Band-Aid
방수 반창고
waterproof Band-Aid
Related Expressions
밴드
baendeu
Band-Aid (common informal)
일회용 밴드
irhoeyong baendeu
disposable bandage
상처
sangcheo
wound
구급상자
gugeupsangja
first-aid kit
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