Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bat" in Korean
“Bat” in Korean is 박쥐 (pronounced "bakjwi").
박쥐
bakjwi
Usage & Context
A flying mammal active at night found in Korean caves and forests. Bats are important for pest control and pollination. They hold symbolic meaning in Korean culture.
Example Sentence
박쥐가 밤에 날아다녀요.
The bat flies at night.
How to use 박쥐 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bat” is 박쥐, romanized as bakjwi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'Bak-jwi' is pronounced with 'Bak' like 'bock' in 'bock beer'. 'Jwi' sounds like 'jwee' in 'squeegee' but with a 'j' sound.
More Example Sentences
Describing a visit to a cave.
동굴에 박쥐가 엄청 많았어요.
There were so many bats in the cave.
Stating a biological fact.
박쥐는 밤에만 활동해요.
Bats are active only at night.
Discussing cultural symbolism.
박쥐는 행운을 상징하기도 해요.
Bats also symbolize good luck.
Cultural Context
Unlike Western superstitions, in traditional Korean culture, bats (박쥐) are often considered symbols of good luck, wealth, and longevity. This positive association stems partly from the similar pronunciation of '복' (bok, meaning luck/fortune) and '박쥐'. You might find bat motifs in traditional Korean art, architecture, and crafts, symbolizing auspiciousness.
Editorial note
We review entries like 박쥐 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
박쥐처럼 매달리다
to hang like a bat (upside down)
박쥐 날개
bat wings
박쥐 동굴
bat cave
Related Expressions
동굴
donggul
cave
밤
bam
night
행운
haengun
good luck, fortune
날다
nalda
to fly
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