Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bread Day (Rose Day)" in Korean
“Bread Day (Rose Day)” in Korean is 로즈 데이 (pronounced "rojeu dei").
로즈 데이
rojeu dei
Usage & Context
로즈 데이 on May 14th is a Korean couple holiday where partners give roses to each other to express love. It is part of the monthly 14th holiday series that Korea is famous for. Florists across Korea prepare special rose bouquets and couple packages for 로즈 데이.
Example Sentence
로즈 데이에 빨간 장미 한 다발을 받았어요.
I received a bouquet of red roses on Rose Day.
How to use 로즈 데이 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bread Day (Rose Day)” is 로즈 데이, romanized as rojeu dei.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"Ro" sounds like "roh" (as in "row"). "Jeu" is like "juh" (a soft 'j' sound, similar to the 's' in "measure"). "Dei" sounds like "day". The stress is on "ro" and "dei".
More Example Sentences
Giving a gift on the specific holiday.
로즈 데이에 남자친구한테 장미꽃을 선물했어요.
I gave my boyfriend roses on Rose Day.
Stating the date of the holiday.
5월 14일은 로즈 데이예요.
May 14th is Rose Day.
Describing the tradition of the holiday.
로즈 데이에는 보통 빨간 장미를 주고받아요.
On Rose Day, people usually exchange red roses.
Cultural Context
로즈 데이 (Rose Day) on May 14th is one of Korea's many "couple holidays" observed on the 14th of each month. While not a public holiday, it's a popular occasion for couples to exchange roses and express their love. These monthly holidays, like Valentine's Day (February 14th), White Day (March 14th), and Pepero Day (November 11th), are often commercialized, with florists and gift shops offering special promotions. It reflects a unique aspect of Korean dating culture where specific days are designated for romantic gestures.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
로즈 데이 선물
Rose Day gift
로즈 데이에 데이트하다
to go on a date on Rose Day
빨간 장미
red rose
Related Expressions
발렌타인 데이
ballentain dei
Valentine's Day (Feb 14th)
화이트 데이
hwaiteu dei
White Day (Mar 14th)
키스 데이
kiseu dei
Kiss Day (Jun 14th)
장미꽃
jangmikkoch
rose (the flower itself)
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