Korean Dictionary
How to say "Grooming" in Korean
“Grooming” in Korean is 미용 (pronounced "miyong").
미용
miyong
Usage & Context
Pet grooming involves bathing, trimming, and styling a pet's fur and nails. Korea has a booming pet 미용 industry with specialized salons offering premium grooming services.
Example Sentence
강아지 미용을 받고 나서 훨씬 깔끔해졌다.
The puppy looked much neater after grooming.
How to use 미용 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Grooming” is 미용, romanized as miyong.
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 미용.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'MEE-yong' — 'mi' sounds like 'mee', and 'yong' rhymes with 'young' with a clear 'ng' ending.
More Example Sentences
Owner showing a photo to a friend
여름이라 강아지 미용을 짧게 밀었어요.
Since it's summer, I had the dog groomed short.
Complaining about a popular groomer
미용 예약이 한 달 후에나 가능하대요.
They said the grooming appointment is only available a month later.
Sharing a funny fail in a pet owners' chat
셀프 미용 해 보려다가 결국 실패했어요.
I tried DIY grooming but ended up failing.
Cultural Context
미용 originally means 'beauty/cosmetic care' for people but in pet contexts specifically refers to grooming — including a bath (목욕), haircut (컷), nail trim (발톱 정리), and ear cleaning (귀 세정). Korean 애견 미용실 (dog grooming salons) often include full-course packages called '종합 미용', and booking in advance is essential as popular groomers are booked out weeks ahead. Some cafes even offer 셀프 미용 (self-grooming) rooms with tools you can use.
Editorial note
We review entries like 미용 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
미용 예약했어요.
I booked a grooming appointment.
미용 얼마예요?
How much is grooming?
미용 받고 왔어요.
I got it groomed (and came back).
Related Expressions
애견 미용실
aegyeon miyongsil
dog grooming salon
목욕
mogyok
bath
발톱 정리
baltop jeongni
nail trimming
셀프 미용
selpeu miyong
DIY/self grooming
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