Korean Dictionary
How to say "Clothing Store" in Korean
“Clothing Store” in Korean is 의류점 (pronounced "ui-ryu-jeom").
의류점
ui-ryu-jeom
Usage & Context
의류점 is a clothing store where you can purchase apparel. Korea has many fashion districts with numerous clothing stores, and fashion is an important part of Korean culture.
Example Sentence
의류점에서 새 옷을 찾고 있어요.
I'm looking for new clothes at the clothing store.
How to use 의류점 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Clothing Store” is 의류점, romanized as ui-ryu-jeom.
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 의류점.
Pronunciation Guide
의 (ui) is tricky; when it's the first syllable, it often sounds like 'wee' or 'ee'. 류 (ryu) sounds like 'ryoo' as in 'rye-oo'. 점 (jeom) sounds like 'juhm' as in 'gum' with a 'j'. Together, it's 'wee-ryoo-juhm' or 'ee-ryoo-juhm'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a famous shopping district.
동대문에는 큰 의류점들이 많아요.
There are many large clothing stores in Dongdaemun.
Shopping during a discount period.
세일 기간이라 의류점에서 옷을 저렴하게 샀어요.
It was a sale period, so I bought clothes cheaply at the clothing store.
Describing a store's target audience or fashion style.
이 의류점은 젊은 사람들이 좋아하는 스타일이 많아요.
This clothing store has many styles that young people like.
Cultural Context
While '의류점' is correct, Koreans more commonly use '옷가게' (ot-ga-ge, literally 'clothes shop') or refer to specific types like '백화점' (baek-hwa-jeom, department store) or '로드샵' (ro-deu-syap, street shop). Fashion is a huge part of Korean culture, with districts like Dongdaemun (동대문) and Myeongdong (명동) being famous for their clothing stores and trendsetting styles. Online shopping for clothes is also extremely popular.
Editorial note
We review entries like 의류점 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
옷을 사다
To buy clothes
새 옷을 찾다
To look for new clothes
예쁜 옷가게
Pretty clothes shop
Related Expressions
옷가게
ot-ga-ge
Clothes shop (more common, casual)
백화점
baek-hwa-jeom
Department store
패션샵
pae-syeon-syap
Fashion shop
로드샵
ro-deu-syap
Street shop
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