Korean Dictionary
How to say "Invoice" in Korean
“Invoice” in Korean is 송장 (pronounced "songjang").
송장
songjang
Usage & Context
A document requesting payment for goods or services. Invoices in Korea must include specific information for tax compliance. They are essential for business transactions and accounting.
Example Sentence
송장을 발급했습니다.
I issued an invoice.
How to use 송장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Invoice” is 송장, romanized as songjang.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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 송장.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '송' (song), sounds like the English word 'song'. The second syllable, '장' (jang), sounds like 'jahng' (similar to 'jang' in 'jang-le'). The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
Instructions for receiving a delivery from a supplier.
물건을 받으면 송장을 확인해주세요.
Please check the invoice when you receive the goods.
Following up on a payment document with a vendor.
아직 송장이 도착하지 않았어요.
The invoice hasn't arrived yet.
Explaining how to track a package online to a customer.
택배 송장 번호로 배송 조회가 가능합니다.
You can track your delivery with the courier invoice number.
Cultural Context
'송장' is primarily used in business and logistics. While it means 'invoice' for goods/services, it's also very commonly used for 'waybill' or 'delivery slip' (택배 송장) when sending or receiving packages. This dual usage is important to note. Given the ubiquity of online shopping in Korea, checking '택배 송장' (delivery tracking number) is a very common daily activity for many Koreans.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 송장 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
송장을 발행하다
To issue an invoice
송장 번호
Invoice number / Tracking number
택배 송장
Delivery waybill / Courier tracking slip
Related Expressions
계산서
gyesanseo
Bill, statement (Broader, can be for services)
영수증
yeongsujeung
Receipt (Proof of payment, not a request for payment)
청구서
cheongguseo
Bill, statement, invoice (More general term for request for payment)
세금계산서
segeumgyesanseo
Tax invoice (Specific type for tax purposes)
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