Korean Dictionary
How to say "Clerestory" in Korean
“Clerestory” in Korean is 고창 (pronounced "gochang").
고창
gochang
Usage & Context
A clerestory is a high section of wall with windows set above eye level to bring natural light into a building. It is commonly found in churches and large public buildings.
Example Sentence
성당의 고창을 통해 들어오는 빛이 아름답다.
The light coming through the cathedral clerestory is beautiful.
How to use 고창 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Clerestory” is 고창, romanized as gochang.
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 고창.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'go' like the English word 'go'. 'Chang' sounds like 'chahng', similar to the 'chang' in 'change' but with an 'ah' vowel, rhyming with 'song'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing the lighting in traditional Korean architecture.
한옥의 고창은 내부를 은은하게 밝혀준다.
The clerestory in a hanok subtly brightens the interior.
Discussing modern architectural design.
새로 지은 도서관은 고창을 통해 자연 채광을 극대화했다.
The newly built library maximized natural lighting through its clerestories.
Describing a morning scene in a building with a clerestory.
아침 햇살이 고창으로 쏟아져 들어와 방 안을 환하게 비췄다.
The morning sun poured in through the clerestory, brightly illuminating the room.
Cultural Context
While '고창' is a technical architectural term, its concept of bringing light from above is present in both traditional Korean architecture (한옥, hanok) and modern buildings. In hanok, high windows or openings might serve a similar function, though not always strictly defined as a clerestory. In contemporary Korean architecture, especially in public spaces like museums or libraries, clerestories are often incorporated for aesthetic and energy-saving purposes, emphasizing natural light.
Editorial note
We review entries like 고창 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
고창에서 빛이 들어오다.
Light comes in from the clerestory.
고창을 설치하다.
To install a clerestory.
고창을 통해 하늘이 보인다.
You can see the sky through the clerestory.
Related Expressions
창문
changmun
window
채광
chaegwang
natural lighting
천창
cheonchang
skylight
벽
byeok
wall
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