Korean Dictionary
How to say "Casual wear" in Korean
“Casual wear” in Korean is 캐주얼복 (pronounced "kaejuol-bok").
캐주얼복
kaejuol-bok
Usage & Context
Comfortable everyday clothing worn for casual occasions in Korea. Essential for daily wear.
Example Sentence
캐주얼복은 편해요.
Casual wear is comfortable.
How to use 캐주얼복 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Casual wear” is 캐주얼복, romanized as kaejuol-bok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'캐주얼복' (kaejuol-bok) is pronounced 'kae-joo-uhl-bok'. 'Kae' sounds like 'ca' in 'cat'. 'Joo' is like 'jew' in 'jewel'. 'Uhl' is a quick 'ol' sound. 'Bok' rhymes with 'poke' but with a 'b' sound. The main stresses are on 'kae' and 'bok'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about weekend plans.
주말에는 캐주얼복을 입고 편하게 쉬는 게 제일 좋아요.
On weekends, it's best to wear casual wear and relax comfortably.
Describing daily routine.
회사에 갈 때는 정장을 입지만, 퇴근 후에는 바로 캐주얼복으로 갈아입어요.
When I go to work, I wear formal wear, but after work, I immediately change into casual wear.
Shopping for clothes.
이 매장은 캐주얼복부터 정장까지 다양한 스타일을 판매해요.
This store sells various styles, from casual wear to formal wear.
Cultural Context
Koreans highly value comfort in their daily attire, especially outside of professional or formal settings. The term '캐주얼룩' (kaejuol-luk, casual look) is also very common. A popular aesthetic is '꾸안꾸' (kku-an-kku), short for '꾸민 듯 안 꾸민 듯' (styled as if not styled), which emphasizes looking effortlessly stylish even in casual wear.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
캐주얼복 차림
Dressed in casual wear
편한 캐주얼복
Comfortable casual wear
캐주얼복 매장
Casual wear store
Related Expressions
평상복
pyeongsangbok
Everyday clothes (more traditional)
간편복
ganpyeonbok
Simple/easy-to-wear clothes
운동복
undongbok
Sportswear/athletic wear
홈웨어
homweeo
Homewear (clothes worn at home)
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