Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bookcase" in Korean
“Bookcase” in Korean is 책장 (pronounced "chaekjang").
책장
chaekjang
Usage & Context
A bookcase is a piece of furniture for storing books. The term 책장 is commonly used in Korean homes. Many Korean students have bookcases in their study rooms.
Example Sentence
책장에 책을 정렬해요.
I arrange books in the bookcase.
How to use 책장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bookcase” is 책장, romanized as chaekjang.
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 책장.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'chaek', sounds like the English word 'check'. The 'ae' vowel is similar to the 'a' in 'cat'. The second syllable, 'jang', sounds like 'jang' in 'jangly'.
More Example Sentences
Describing an action of organizing books.
새 책을 책장에 꽂아 넣었어요.
I put the new books into the bookcase.
Describing a personal item in one's home.
우리 집 책장은 책으로 가득 차 있어요.
Our bookcase is full of books.
Sharing a DIY furniture assembly experience.
이 책장은 조립하기가 좀 어려웠어요.
This bookcase was a bit difficult to assemble.
Cultural Context
책장 (chaekjang) is a common piece of furniture in Korean households, especially for students and avid readers. With a strong emphasis on education, many homes have a dedicated study area with a bookcase. It's not just for books; sometimes it holds photo albums, trophies, or decorative items, reflecting personal interests and achievements.
Editorial note
We review entries like 책장 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
책장에 책을 꽂다
To put books on a bookcase
책장을 정리하다
To organize a bookcase
책장을 채우다
To fill a bookcase
Related Expressions
책꽂이
chaekkoji
Bookshelf (can be a smaller, simpler shelf for books)
서재
seojae
Study room / library
도서관
doseogwan
Library (public/institutional)
선반
seonban
Shelf (general term, a bookcase is made of shelves)
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