Korean Dictionary
How to say "Chair" in Korean
“Chair” in Korean is 의자 (pronounced "Uija").
의자
Uija
Usage & Context
Chairs are common furniture in Korean homes and offices. Traditional Korean homes used floor cushions instead of chairs.
Example Sentence
의자에 앉아 잠깐 쉬어요.
I sit on the chair and rest for a moment.
How to use 의자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Chair” is 의자, romanized as Uija.
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 의자.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'eui-ja'. '의' is tricky — it's a diphthong that sounds like 'eui' (starting as 'eu', quickly sliding to 'ee'). Many Koreans pronounce it closer to 'ee-ja' in fast speech.
More Example Sentences
inviting someone to sit
의자에 앉으세요.
Please have a seat.
workplace
이 사무실 의자가 편해요.
This office chair is comfortable.
restaurant or gathering
의자 하나 더 가져다 주세요.
Please bring one more chair.
Cultural Context
의자 covers all kinds of chairs — dining, office, plastic stools, sofas are 소파 (separate word). Traditionally Koreans sat on the floor (좌식 문화) but modern homes mostly use Western-style chairs. A well-known pun: the idol group Day6's song about broken chairs made '의자' trendy as a metaphor for support.
Editorial note
We review entries like 의자 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
의자에 앉아도 돼요?
May I sit in the chair?
의자 좀 당겨 주세요.
Please pull the chair in.
의자가 불편해요.
The chair is uncomfortable.
Related Expressions
앉다
antda
to sit
소파
sopa
sofa
책상
chaeksang
desk
방석
bangseok
floor cushion
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