Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fish Tank" in Korean
“Fish Tank” in Korean is 어항 (pronounced "eohang").
어항
eohang
Usage & Context
A fish tank holds aquatic pets like fish and turtles. Keeping tropical and ornamental fish in 어항 is a popular hobby in Korea, with dedicated aquarium shops across the country.
Example Sentence
거실에 어항을 두면 인테리어 효과도 있다.
Placing a fish tank in the living room also has an interior design effect.
How to use 어항 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fish Tank” is 어항, romanized as eohang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
어 (eo) sounds like 'uh' in 'umbrella'. 항 (hang) sounds like 'hang' in 'hang out'. The 'h' sound in '항' is soft and can sometimes blend with the preceding vowel if spoken quickly.
More Example Sentences
Observing new fish in a tank.
새로 산 어항에 물고기를 넣어줬더니 활기차 보여.
After putting fish in the new tank, they look lively.
Discussing the realities of pet care.
어항 청소는 생각보다 손이 많이 가.
Cleaning a fish tank takes more effort than I thought.
Recalling childhood memories.
우리 할머니 댁에는 항상 큰 어항이 있었어.
My grandmother's house always had a big fish tank.
Cultural Context
Keeping ornamental fish in an '어항' is a popular hobby in Korea, often seen as a calming and aesthetic addition to homes or offices. There are specialized aquarium shops and online communities for '어항' enthusiasts, where they discuss everything from filtration systems to plant arrangements. Some Koreans also believe that having an '어항' with fish can bring good luck or positive energy (풍수지리, pungsujiri) into the home.
Editorial note
We review entries like 어항 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
어항에 물고기 키워요.
I keep fish in a tank.
어항이 너무 예쁘네요.
Your fish tank is so pretty.
어항 물 갈아줘야겠어요.
I need to change the water in the fish tank.
Related Expressions
수족관
sujokgwan
aquarium (the place, or a very large tank)
물고기
mulgogi
fish
어항 꾸미기
eohang kkumigi
fish tank decoration
수초
sucho
aquatic plants
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