Korean Dictionary
How to say "Gas Station" in Korean
“Gas Station” in Korean is 주유소 (pronounced "juyuso").
주유소
juyuso
Usage & Context
주유소 are plentiful along Korean highways and city streets. Korea has high fuel prices due to taxes and many motorists are switching to electric vehicles to reduce 주유소 visits. Self-service 주유소 are common but many Koreans still prefer full-service stations especially in colder weather.
Example Sentence
기름이 다 떨어지기 전에 주유소에 들러야 해요.
We need to stop at a gas station before we run out of fuel.
How to use 주유소 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Gas Station” is 주유소, romanized as juyuso.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'ju-yu-so' — 'ju' like 'joo', 'yu' like 'yoo', 'so' like 'soh'. Three open syllables.
More Example Sentences
road trip
주유소에 들러서 기름 넣어요.
Let's stop by the gas station and fill up.
money-saving tip
셀프 주유소가 더 싸요.
Self-service gas stations are cheaper.
sharing a frugal tip
주유소에서 할인 카드 써요.
I use a discount card at the gas station.
Cultural Context
주유소 prices are publicly tracked via '오피넷' (Opinet) — Koreans often check the app to find the cheapest gas nearby. 'Self 주유소' (self-service) save money, while full-service stations (풀서비스) often give free wipes or water bottles. With rising EV adoption, '전기차 충전소' (EV charging stations) are appearing alongside traditional 주유소.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
주유소에 가요.
I'm going to the gas station.
주유소 어디예요?
Where is the gas station?
기름 가득 채워주세요.
Please fill it up.
Related Expressions
주유
juyu
refueling
기름
gireum
gas/oil
셀프 주유
selpeu juyu
self-service refueling
충전소
chungjeonso
charging station (for EVs)
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