Korean Dictionary
How to say "Book Club" in Korean
“Book Club” in Korean is 독서 모임 (pronounced "Dokseo Moim").
독서 모임
Dokseo Moim
Usage & Context
Book clubs are social gatherings where people discuss books they have read. Reading groups and book clubs are popular leisure activities in Korean cities.
Example Sentence
독서 모임에서 좋은 책 추천을 많이 받아요.
I receive many good book recommendations from the book club.
How to use 독서 모임 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Book Club” is 독서 모임, romanized as Dokseo Moim.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '독서', '독' sounds like 'dock' in 'dock', and '서' is like 'saw' in 'saw'. For '모임', '모' is like 'moh' in 'moan', and '임' is like 'eem' in 'seem'. Put it together: 'Dock-saw Moh-eem'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a book club's regular meeting schedule.
우리 독서 모임은 매주 수요일 저녁에 만나요.
Our book club meets every Wednesday evening.
Asking about the current book selection.
이번 달 독서 모임 책은 뭐예요?
What's this month's book club book?
Expressing a positive outcome from joining a book club.
독서 모임 덕분에 다양한 장르의 책을 읽게 됐어요.
Thanks to the book club, I've started reading various genres of books.
Cultural Context
Book clubs (독서 모임) are quite popular in Korea, reflecting a strong reading culture and a desire for intellectual discussion and social connection. They often form around specific interests, genres, or even self-improvement themes. Many cafes, community centers, and online platforms facilitate these groups, providing a space for adults to engage in meaningful conversations and expand their literary horizons.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
독서 토론
book discussion
책 추천
book recommendation
독서 습관
reading habit
Related Expressions
책
chaek
book
독서
dokseo
reading (noun)
모임
moim
gathering/meeting
스터디 그룹
seuteodi geurup
study group
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