Korean Dictionary
How to say "Collarbone" in Korean
“Collarbone” in Korean is 쇄골 (pronounced "Soegol").
쇄골
Soegol
Usage & Context
쇄골 (collarbone) is frequently mentioned in Korean beauty and fashion contexts as a visible collarbone is considered an attractive physical feature. Korean fashion often features necklines that accentuate the collarbone. The word appears in many Korean song lyrics and drama dialogues.
Example Sentence
쇄골이 드러나는 옷을 입으면 우아해 보여요.
Wearing clothes that reveal the collarbone looks elegant.
How to use 쇄골 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Collarbone” is 쇄골, romanized as Soegol.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'soe,' sounds like 'sweh' (as in 'sweh-ter' without the 'ter'). The second syllable, 'gol,' is pronounced like 'goal' but with a shorter 'o' sound, similar to 'gull.'
More Example Sentences
Complimenting someone's appearance.
그녀는 쇄골이 예뻐서 목걸이가 잘 어울려요.
She has pretty collarbones, so necklaces suit her well.
Discussing current fashion trends.
쇄골 라인이 드러나는 오프숄더 블라우스가 유행이에요.
Off-shoulder blouses that reveal the collarbone line are in fashion.
Sharing a beauty or health tip.
운동을 하면 쇄골이 더 선명해진대요.
They say exercising makes your collarbones more defined.
Cultural Context
In Korean beauty standards, a visible and well-defined '쇄골' (collarbone) is often considered an attractive and elegant feature, particularly for women. It's frequently highlighted in fashion, with many clothing styles (like off-shoulder tops, deep V-necks, or boat necks) designed to accentuate the collarbone line. K-pop idols and actresses are often praised for their '쇄골 라인' (collarbone line), making it a common topic in beauty and fashion discussions.
Editorial note
We review entries like 쇄골 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
쇄골 미인
a beauty with pretty collarbones
쇄골 라인
collarbone line
쇄골이 드러나다
for collarbones to be revealed
Related Expressions
어깨
eokkae
shoulder
목
mok
neck
몸매
mommae
figure, body shape
아름다움
areumdaum
beauty
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