Korean Dictionary
How to say "Camouflage" in Korean
“Camouflage” in Korean is 위장 (pronounced "Wijang").
위장
Wijang
Usage & Context
Military term related to camouflage. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 위장에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about camouflage.
How to use 위장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Camouflage” is 위장, romanized as Wijang.
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 위장.
Pronunciation Guide
위 (wi) sounds like 'wee' in 'wee bit'. 장 (jang) is like 'jang' in 'jangly' or 'jong' in 'jongleur'. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Describing military training or operations.
군인들은 숲에서 위장하기 위해 위장복을 입었다.
Soldiers wore camouflage uniforms to camouflage themselves in the forest.
Talking about someone trying to hide their emotions.
그는 자신의 감정을 위장하려고 애썼지만 실패했다.
He tried hard to camouflage his feelings but failed.
Describing children playing outdoors.
아이들은 나뭇잎으로 몸을 위장하고 숨바꼭질을 했다.
The children camouflaged themselves with leaves and played hide-and-seek.
Cultural Context
'위장' is primarily a military term, but it's also commonly used metaphorically for hiding or disguising emotions, intentions, or even objects. Due to mandatory military service, the concept of '위장' is very familiar to most Koreans. '위장크림' (camouflage cream) is a common item used by soldiers during training, and '위장전술' (camouflage tactics) is a frequently heard phrase in military contexts.
Editorial note
We review entries like 위장 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
위장하다
to camouflage, to disguise
위장 전술
camouflage tactics
위장 크림
camouflage cream
Related Expressions
위장복
wijangbok
camouflage uniform
변장
byeonjang
disguise (more about changing appearance)
은폐
eunpye
concealment, cover-up
숨기다
sumgida
to hide (verb)
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