Korean Dictionary
How to say "Brush" in Korean
“Brush” in Korean is 붓 (pronounced "Bun").
붓
Bun
Usage & Context
A fundamental tool in Korean painting and calligraphy traditions. The word is also used for digital brushes in modern design software.
Example Sentence
좋은 붓이 필요합니다.
You need a good brush.
How to use 붓 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Brush” is 붓, romanized as Bun.
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 붓.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'but'. A single syllable with an unreleased, cut-off 't' at the end. Sounds like 'boot' but much shorter.
More Example Sentences
calligraphy practice
붓으로 글씨를 써요.
I write characters with a brush.
trying new supplies
붓이 너무 부드러워요.
The brush is very soft.
cleanup
붓을 깨끗이 씻어야 해요.
You have to wash the brush thoroughly.
Cultural Context
붓 is the native Korean word for a brush — especially the traditional calligraphy/ink brush with a pointed tuft of hair. For Western paintbrushes, 붓 is still used, though 페인트 붓 specifies larger wall brushes. 붓펜 (brush pen) is a modern calligraphy-style marker. Korean brush calligraphy (서예) traditionally uses 붓 with ink (먹) and rice paper (한지).
Editorial note
We review entries like 붓 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
붓을 잡으세요.
Hold the brush.
붓이 망가졌어요.
The brush is damaged.
붓으로 그림을 그려요.
I paint with a brush.
Related Expressions
붓펜
butpen
brush pen
서예
seoye
calligraphy
먹
meok
Korean ink
화필
hwapil
painting brush (formal)
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