Korean Dictionary
How to say "Blouse" in Korean
“Blouse” in Korean is 블라우스 (pronounced "beullaauseu").
블라우스
beullaauseu
Usage & Context
A feminine button-up shirt typically worn by women in professional or casual settings. Popular in Korean workplaces and social gatherings.
Example Sentence
그 블라우스는 정말 예뻐요.
That blouse is really pretty.
How to use 블라우스 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Blouse” is 블라우스, romanized as beullaauseu.
Usage tip
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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 블라우스.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'BEUL-la-oo-seu' — four quick syllables borrowed from English. '블' uses the neutral 'ㅡ' (like 'bl' with a schwa), '라' is 'la', '우' is 'oo', '스' is 'seu'. Keep it light and quick.
More Example Sentences
Styling advice for job interviews
면접에는 심플한 블라우스가 좋아요.
A simple blouse works well for interviews.
Talking about clothing care
실크 블라우스는 다림질이 까다로워요.
Silk blouses are tricky to iron.
Describing today's outfit
블라우스에 스커트를 매치했어요.
I paired a blouse with a skirt.
Cultural Context
In Korean fashion, 블라우스 almost always refers to a women's dressy top — typically with a soft drape, ruffles, or a tie-neck — distinguishing it from '셔츠' (stiffer, more tailored). For Korean office workers, a '블라우스 + 슬랙스' combo is the standard semi-formal look seen on popular workwear channels like 무신사 and W Concept. Older Korean women also associate 블라우스 with elegant occasion-wear, pairing them with pearl brooches for family events.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
블라우스가 예뻐요.
The blouse is pretty.
이 블라우스 한번 입어봐도 돼요?
Can I try on this blouse?
블라우스에 치마가 어울려요.
A skirt matches well with the blouse.
Related Expressions
프릴 블라우스
Peuril beullauseu
Frilly / ruffled blouse
리본 블라우스
Ribon beullauseu
Bow-tie neck blouse
카라
Kara
Collar (Konglish from 'collar')
단추
Danchu
Button
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