Korean Dictionary
How to say "Hand Sanitizer" in Korean
“Hand Sanitizer” in Korean is 손 소독제 (pronounced "son sodokje").
손 소독제
son sodokje
Usage & Context
손 소독제 became a staple in Korean daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic with dispensers placed at the entrance of every public building. Korean public health messaging strongly emphasizes hand hygiene using 손 소독제 or soap and water. Many Korean workplaces continue to maintain 손 소독제 stations even after the pandemic.
Example Sentence
건물에 들어오기 전에 손 소독제를 사용해 주세요.
Please use hand sanitizer before entering the building.
How to use 손 소독제 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Hand Sanitizer” is 손 소독제, romanized as son sodokje.
Usage tip
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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 손 소독제.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'son' like the English word 'sone'. 'So-dok-je' is pronounced 'so-dock-jeh', with 'so' like 'so', 'dok' like 'dock', and 'je' like 'jeh'. Put it together as 'sone so-dock-jeh'.
More Example Sentences
A reminder about hygiene before eating.
식사 전에 손 소독제를 꼭 사용하세요.
Be sure to use hand sanitizer before meals.
Someone talking about their daily hygiene habits.
가방에 항상 손 소독제를 가지고 다녀요.
I always carry hand sanitizer in my bag.
An announcement or sign in a public building.
공공장소에는 손 소독제가 비치되어 있습니다.
Hand sanitizers are provided in public places.
Cultural Context
손 소독제 became an indispensable item in Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dispensers were, and often still are, ubiquitous at the entrances of stores, restaurants, offices, and public transportation. Even after the pandemic, the habit of using 손 소독제 regularly has largely persisted, reflecting a heightened public awareness of hygiene and disease prevention in daily life.
Editorial note
We review entries like 손 소독제 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
손 소독제를 사용하다
to use hand sanitizer
손 소독제를 바르다
to apply hand sanitizer
휴대용 손 소독제
portable hand sanitizer
Related Expressions
손 씻기
son ssitgi
hand washing
비누
binu
soap
위생
wisaeng
hygiene
마스크
maseukeu
mask
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