Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bathtub" in Korean
“Bathtub” in Korean is 욕조 (pronounced "yokjo").
욕조
yokjo
Usage & Context
A bathtub is used for soaking in hot water, which is a relaxing ritual in Korean culture. The term 욕조 is commonly used in home descriptions. Many Korean apartments have compact bathtubs combined with shower areas.
Example Sentence
저녁에 욕조에서 목욕해요.
I take a bath in the bathtub in the evening.
How to use 욕조 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bathtub” is 욕조, romanized as yokjo.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
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 욕조.
Pronunciation Guide
욕 (yok) sounds like 'yoke' (as in egg yolk). 조 (jo) sounds like 'joe' (as in the name Joe). Put it together as 'yoke-joe', with a short and crisp 'o' sound.
More Example Sentences
Describing apartment features to a friend.
새 아파트에는 욕조가 없어서 샤워만 해야 해요.
The new apartment doesn't have a bathtub, so I can only shower.
Talking about children's playtime at home.
아이들이 욕조에서 물놀이하는 걸 정말 좋아해요.
Kids really love playing with water in the bathtub.
Recommending a relaxation method.
피곤할 때는 따뜻한 물을 받아 욕조에 몸을 담그면 최고예요.
When you're tired, filling the bathtub with warm water and soaking in it is the best.
Cultural Context
While many older Korean homes and some modern apartments might have smaller bathtubs, newer, compact apartments often feature only a shower booth or a combined shower/wet room. Luxury apartments or larger homes might boast spacious bathtubs. Public bathhouses (목욕탕, mokyoktang) are very popular for soaking, so some Koreans might not feel the need for a large bathtub at home.
Editorial note
We review entries like 욕조 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
욕조에 물을 받다
to fill the bathtub with water
욕조에서 목욕하다
to take a bath in the bathtub
욕조 청소
bathtub cleaning
Related Expressions
목욕
mokyok
bath (the act of bathing)
샤워
shyawo
shower (loanword)
목욕탕
mokyoktang
public bathhouse
반신욕
bansinyok
half-body bath (soaking only the lower body)
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