Korean Dictionary
How to say "Breast" in Korean
“Breast” in Korean is 유방 (pronounced "yubang").
유방
yubang
Usage & Context
The mammary gland on the chest. Used in medical and health discussions. Important for discussing health and anatomy.
Example Sentence
유방 검진을 받았어요.
I had a breast examination.
How to use 유방 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Breast” is 유방, romanized as yubang.
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 유방.
Pronunciation Guide
유 (yu) sounds like 'yoo' (as in 'you'). 방 (bang) sounds like 'bang' (as in 'bang the drum'). The stress is fairly even across the two syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing health and preventative care.
유방암 조기 검진이 중요해요.
Early breast cancer screening is important.
Explaining infant feeding methods.
모유 수유는 아기에게 유방으로 직접 먹이는 거예요.
Breastfeeding is feeding the baby directly from the breast.
Describing a health concern.
유방에 멍울이 만져져서 병원에 갔어요.
I felt a lump in my breast, so I went to the hospital.
Cultural Context
유방 is primarily a medical or anatomical term for 'breast.' In everyday conversation, especially when referring to a woman's chest or bust in a non-medical context, Koreans often use '가슴' (gaseum) or more descriptive phrases like '가슴 사이즈' (bust size) to avoid the directness of '유방,' which can sound overly clinical. However, in health campaigns, medical discussions, or formal settings, '유방' is the correct and commonly used term.
Editorial note
We review entries like 유방 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
유방 검진
Breast examination/screening
유방암 예방
Breast cancer prevention
유방 확대 수술
Breast augmentation surgery
Related Expressions
가슴
gaseum
Chest (general, also used for breast in casual contexts)
모유
moyu
Breast milk
유방암
yubang-am
Breast cancer
수유
suyu
Breastfeeding/Nursing
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