Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dharma" in Korean
“Dharma” in Korean is 법 (pronounced "Beop").
법
Beop
Usage & Context
Dharma refers to the teachings of Buddha and the cosmic law. Korean Buddhists study dharma to understand the path to enlightenment.
Example Sentence
법을 배웁니다.
We study dharma.
How to use 법 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dharma” is 법, romanized as Beop.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word "법" (Beop) sounds like "bup" in English. The initial 'ㅂ' is like 'b' in "bat". The 'ㅓ' is a short, open 'aw' sound, similar to 'o' in "lot". The final 'ㅂ' is an unreleased 'p' sound, like you're about to say "pop" but stop before letting out the air.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a religious concept to someone.
불교에서 법은 깨달음의 길을 의미해요.
In Buddhism, Dharma means the path to enlightenment.
Describing a monk's influence on his followers.
그 스님은 법을 설파하며 많은 사람들에게 감동을 주었습니다.
That monk moved many people by preaching the Dharma.
Discussing the core aspects of Buddhist discipline.
법을 공부하는 것은 불교 수행의 기본입니다.
Studying the Dharma is fundamental to Buddhist practice.
Cultural Context
"법" (beop) has two primary meanings in Korean: "Dharma" (Buddhist teachings/cosmic law) and "law" (legal statutes). In a Buddhist context, it refers to the teachings of Buddha, often alongside "불" (bul, Buddha) and "승" (seung, Sangha) as the "삼보" (sambo, Three Jewels). When used as "law," it's a fundamental concept in Korean society, similar to Western legal systems. The nuance depends heavily on the surrounding context.
Editorial note
We review entries like 법 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
법을 설하다
To preach the Dharma
법을 깨닫다
To realize the Dharma
법의 가르침
The teachings of Dharma
Related Expressions
불법
bulbeop
Buddhist teachings, Dharma
율법
yulbeop
Law, commandment (often religious or moral)
도리
dori
Principle, reason, moral duty
진리
jilli
Truth
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