Korean Dictionary
How to say "June" in Korean
“June” in Korean is 6월 (pronounced "yuk-wol").
6월
yuk-wol
Usage & Context
The word for June, the sixth month of the year. This is commonly used in dates and early summer activities.
Example Sentence
6월은 장마철이에요.
June is the rainy season.
How to use 6월 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “June” is 6월, romanized as yuk-wol.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '육' (yuk), sounds like 'yook' as in 'book' but with a 'y' sound at the beginning. The 'ㄱ' sound is a soft 'k'. The second syllable, '월' (wol), sounds like 'wore' but with a softer 'l' at the end, almost like 'wull'. Combine them for 'yook-wull'.
More Example Sentences
Describing seasonal weather patterns.
6월은 한국의 장마철 시작이에요.
June is the start of Korea's rainy season.
Mentioning a national holiday.
6월 6일은 현충일이에요.
June 6th is Memorial Day.
Discussing vacation plans for the early summer.
6월에 여름휴가 계획하고 있어요.
I'm planning my summer vacation in June.
Cultural Context
June in Korea marks the beginning of the '장마철' (jangma-cheol), the monsoon season, characterized by heavy rainfall. June 6th is 현충일 (Hyeonchungil), Memorial Day, a national holiday to honor those who died in service to the country. Many students also look forward to their summer break, which typically starts towards the end of June or early July.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
6월에 만나요.
See you in June.
6월 말
Late June
6월 날씨
June weather
Related Expressions
5월
o-wol
May
7월
chil-wol
July
장마철
jangma-cheol
Rainy season
현충일
hyeonchungil
Memorial Day
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