Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bookshelf" in Korean
“Bookshelf” in Korean is 책장 (pronounced "Chaekjang").
책장
Chaekjang
Usage & Context
A bookshelf is common furniture in Korean homes and offices. Korean culture places high value on books and education, making bookshelves a staple.
Example Sentence
책장에 책을 종류별로 정리해요.
I organize books on the bookshelf by category.
How to use 책장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bookshelf” is 책장, romanized as Chaekjang.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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
Pronounced 'chaek-jang'. The 'chaek' ends with a sharp 'k' (aspirated ㅊ at the start). The ㄱ of 책 merges into the ㅈ, creating a double tense sound 'chaek-jjang'.
More Example Sentences
overwhelmed reader
책장에 책이 너무 많아요.
There are too many books on the shelf.
furniture shopping
이케아에서 책장 샀어요.
I bought a bookshelf at IKEA.
DIY frustration
책장 조립하는데 두 시간 걸렸어요.
Assembling the bookshelf took two hours.
Cultural Context
책장 literally means 'book storage' and covers both freestanding bookcases and shelves. Korean study rooms (서재) prominently feature 책장 as a status symbol — well-stocked shelves signal an educated home. Note: 책장 also means 'book page' in a different context (책의 한 장), context distinguishes the meaning.
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 꽂아 놨어요.
I put it on the bookshelf.
책장 정리 좀 해야겠어요.
I should organize the bookshelf.
책장이 가득 찼어요.
The bookshelf is completely full.
Related Expressions
책
chaek
book
서재
seojae
study room / library
선반
seonban
shelf
책꽂이
chaekkkoji
bookend / small bookshelf
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