Korean Dictionary
How to say "Commission" in Korean
“Commission” in Korean is 의뢰 (pronounced "Uiroe").
의뢰
Uiroe
Usage & Context
A request for an artist to create a specific work. Common practice in Korean art and design industries.
Example Sentence
의뢰를 받아 그림을 그렸습니다.
I painted a picture on commission.
How to use 의뢰 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Commission” is 의뢰, romanized as Uiroe.
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 의뢰.
Pronunciation Guide
의뢰 (Uiroe) can be a bit tricky. 'Ui' is often pronounced like 'wee' or 'eui' (like 'eu' as in 'uh' + 'ee' quickly). 'Roe' sounds like 'rweh' (like 'r' + 'way'). The '의' sound is often simplified in natural speech. Stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
A client hiring an artist for a specific artwork.
그는 유명 화가에게 초상화 의뢰를 맡겼어요.
He commissioned a portrait from a famous painter.
A team discussing the origin and funding of a project.
이번 프로젝트는 정부 기관의 의뢰로 진행됩니다.
This project is being carried out by commission from a government agency.
An artist explaining their busy schedule to a potential client.
의뢰가 너무 많아서 당분간 새로운 작업을 받기 어려울 것 같아요.
I have too many commissions, so it seems difficult to take on new work for a while.
Cultural Context
의뢰 (uiroe) is a widely used term in various professional fields in Korea, not limited to just art. It signifies a formal request for a service or product. In the art world, receiving an 의뢰 is often a strong indicator of an artist's growing reputation and financial stability. It's common for businesses, public institutions, and even individuals to commission artists for diverse works, from murals and sculptures to illustrations and custom crafts.
Editorial note
We review entries like 의뢰 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
의뢰를 받다
To receive a commission
의뢰를 하다
To make a commission, to request
의뢰 작품
Commissioned work
Related Expressions
주문
jumun
Order (general, like ordering goods)
요청
yojeong
Request
계약
gyeyak
Contract
제작
jejak
Production, creation (often in response to a request)
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