Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cube" in Korean
“Cube” in Korean is 정육면체 (pronounced "Jeongyukmyeonche").
정육면체
Jeongyukmyeonche
Usage & Context
Jeongyukmyeonche is the Korean word for cube. Cubes are three-dimensional shapes used in Korean architecture and design. They represent stability and structure.
Example Sentence
정육면체 상자가 있어요.
There is a cubic box.
How to use 정육면체 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cube” is 정육면체, romanized as Jeongyukmyeonche.
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 정육면체.
Pronunciation Guide
정 (jeong) sounds like 'jung' in 'jungle'. 육 (yuk) sounds like 'yook' in 'book' but with a 'y' sound. 면 (myeon) sounds like 'myun' as in 'myriad'. 체 (che) sounds like 'cheh' in 'check'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing the shape of a common toy.
레고 블록은 대부분 정육면체 모양이에요.
Most Lego blocks are cube-shaped.
Talking about packaging a gift.
이 선물 상자는 완벽한 정육면체라서 포장하기 쉬웠어요.
This gift box was a perfect cube, so it was easy to wrap.
Discussing a lesson in school.
수학 시간에 정육면체의 부피를 계산하는 법을 배웠어요.
In math class, we learned how to calculate the volume of a cube.
Cultural Context
정육면체 is a formal geometric term. In daily conversation, Koreans are more likely to use simpler descriptions like '네모난 상자' (square box) or '주사위' (dice) when referring to cubic objects, unless they are in an academic or technical context. You won't typically hear this word in casual K-drama dialogue unless a character is an architect, designer, or a student discussing geometry.
Editorial note
We review entries like 정육면체 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
정육면체 모양
cube shape
정육면체 블록
cube block
정육면체 주사위
cubic dice (though usually just '주사위')
Related Expressions
육면체
yukmyeonche
hexahedron (general 6-sided solid)
입방체
ippangche
cube (more academic/scientific)
직육면체
jingnyukmyeonche
cuboid, rectangular prism
구
gu
sphere
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