Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bulguksa Temple" in Korean
“Bulguksa Temple” in Korean is 불국사 (pronounced "bulguksa").
불국사
bulguksa
Usage & Context
Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju is a masterpiece of Silla Buddhist architecture. Built in 751, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside Seokguram Grotto. It is one of Korea's most visited cultural heritage sites.
Example Sentence
불국사는 경주에 있는 신라 시대의 유명한 사찰이에요.
Bulguksa is a famous Silla-era temple in Gyeongju.
How to use 불국사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bulguksa Temple” is 불국사, romanized as bulguksa.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 불국사 (bulguksa), 'Bul' sounds like the English word 'bull'. 'Guk' is pronounced like 'gook' (as in 'cook' but with a 'g'). 'Sa' sounds like 'sah' in 'sahara'. The stress is relatively even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Giving travel recommendations for Gyeongju.
경주에 가면 불국사와 석굴암은 꼭 봐야 해요.
If you go to Gyeongju, you must see Bulguksa and Seokguram Grotto.
Discussing the historical and architectural importance of Bulguksa.
불국사는 신라 시대의 건축 기술을 보여주는 대표적인 유적이에요.
Bulguksa is a representative relic showing the architectural technology of the Silla era.
Recalling a personal memory of visiting Bulguksa.
수학여행으로 불국사에 갔던 기억이 나요.
I remember going to Bulguksa for a school trip.
Cultural Context
Bulguksa is a masterpiece of Silla Buddhist art and architecture, located in Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom. It is renowned for its beautiful stone bridges (Cheongungyo and Baegungyo) and pagodas (Dabotap and Seokgatap), which are iconic symbols of Korean culture. Along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-visit for anyone interested in Korea's rich history, especially the Silla period.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
불국사 다보탑
Dabotap Pagoda at Bulguksa
불국사 입장료
Bulguksa admission fee
불국사 가는 버스
Bus to Bulguksa
Related Expressions
석굴암
Seokguram
Seokguram Grotto (often visited with Bulguksa)
경주
Gyeongju
Gyeongju (the city where Bulguksa is located)
신라
Silla
Silla Dynasty (the ancient kingdom)
다보탑
Dabotap
Dabotap Pagoda (a famous pagoda at Bulguksa)
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