Korean Dictionary
How to say "Clearance" in Korean
“Clearance” in Korean is 재고 정리 (pronounced "jae-go jeong-ri").
재고 정리
jae-go jeong-ri
Usage & Context
재고 정리 refers to clearance sales where stores sell off old inventory at reduced prices. This is common at the end of seasons in Korean fashion and retail stores.
Example Sentence
재고 정리 세일에서 좋은 물건을 찾았어요.
I found great items at the clearance sale.
How to use 재고 정리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Clearance” is 재고 정리, romanized as jae-go jeong-ri.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
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 재고 정리.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '재' (jae), sounds like 'jay' in 'Jay-Z'. '고' (go) is pronounced like 'go'. '정' (jeong) sounds like 'jung' in 'jungle'. '리' (ri) sounds like 'ree' in 'tree'.
More Example Sentences
Friends discussing shopping opportunities.
백화점에서 재고 정리 세일 중이래요.
They say the department store is having a clearance sale.
A store clerk informing a customer about a sale item's policy.
이 옷은 재고 정리 상품이라 교환/환불이 안 돼요.
This clothing item is a clearance product, so exchanges/refunds are not possible.
A business owner talking about their weekend plans.
창고 재고 정리를 해야 해서 주말에 바쁠 거예요.
I'll be busy this weekend because I have to clear out the warehouse inventory.
Cultural Context
'재고 정리' (jae-go jeong-ri) sales are very common in Korea, especially at the end of seasons (e.g., winter clothes in spring, summer clothes in fall) or when stores are closing down. You'll often see large banners or signs advertising '재고 정리 세일' (clearance sale). A similar, more informal term, '떨이' (tteo-ri), is used, particularly in traditional markets or smaller shops, to refer to selling off remaining stock at a very low price, often at the end of the day.
Editorial note
We review entries like 재고 정리 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
재고 정리 세일
Clearance sale
재고 정리 기간
Clearance period
재고 정리 중
Undergoing inventory clearance
Related Expressions
세일
se-il
sale
할인
hal-in
discount
떨이
tteo-ri
last-minute clearance (often for perishables)
품절
pum-jeol
sold out
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