Korean Dictionary
How to say "High Score" in Korean
“High Score” in Korean is 최고 점수 (pronounced "choego jeomssu").
최고 점수
choego jeomssu
Usage & Context
The highest score achieved in a game, either personally or globally. Chasing high scores is a competitive pursuit in many Korean arcade and mobile games.
Example Sentence
드디어 내 최고 점수를 갱신했어요!
I finally updated my high score!
How to use 최고 점수 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “High Score” is 최고 점수, romanized as choego jeomssu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'최' (choe) sounds like 'chway' in 'choir' (without the 'r'). '고' (go) is like 'go'. '점' (jeom) is like 'jum' in 'jump'. '수' (ssu) sounds like 'soo' in 'soon', but with a tense, double 's' sound. The stress falls on '최' and '점', with '수' having a slight emphasis due to the tense consonant.
More Example Sentences
A gamer celebrating a personal achievement.
드디어 이 게임에서 최고 점수를 깼어요!
I finally broke the high score in this game!
Talking about a friend's gaming prowess.
제 친구가 모바일 게임 최고 점수를 계속 갱신하고 있어요.
My friend keeps updating their high score in the mobile game.
Giving advice on improving in arcade games.
아케이드 게임에서 최고 점수를 얻으려면 연습이 필요해요.
To get a high score in arcade games, you need practice.
Cultural Context
The pursuit of '최고 점수' is deeply embedded in Korean gaming culture, particularly in arcade games, mobile games, and even PC games with leaderboards. Achieving a high score is a source of pride and intense competition. Many older Koreans have nostalgic memories of trying to get their name on arcade high score screens, and this competitive spirit extends to modern mobile games where friends often compare scores.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
최고 점수 갱신하다
To update/break a high score
최고 점수에 도전하다
To challenge the high score
내 최고 점수
My high score
Related Expressions
신기록
singirok
New record
점수판
jeomssupan
Scoreboard
최저 점수
choejeo jeomssu
Lowest score (antonym)
개인 최고 기록
gaein choego girok
Personal best record
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