Korean Dictionary
How to say "Landmine" in Korean
“Landmine” in Korean is 지뢰 (pronounced "Jiroe").
지뢰
Jiroe
Usage & Context
Military term related to landmine. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 지뢰에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about landmine.
How to use 지뢰 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Landmine” is 지뢰, romanized as Jiroe.
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 지뢰.
Pronunciation Guide
지 (ji) sounds like 'jee' in 'jeep'. 뢰 (roe) sounds like 'rweh', with a light 'r' sound similar to the 'tt' in 'butter' (American English) followed by 'weh' as in 'wet'. Put it together: 'Jee-rweh'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea.
DMZ에는 아직도 많은 지뢰가 묻혀있어요.
There are still many landmines buried in the DMZ.
Talking about humanitarian efforts or military engineering.
지뢰 제거 작업은 매우 위험하고 시간이 오래 걸립니다.
Landmine removal operations are very dangerous and time-consuming.
Describing a tragic war injury.
그는 전쟁 중 지뢰를 밟아 다리를 잃었습니다.
He lost his leg after stepping on a landmine during the war.
Cultural Context
The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea is one of the most heavily mined borders in the world. '지뢰' is a term frequently encountered when discussing the Korean War's legacy, border security, and the ongoing efforts to clear these dangerous remnants. The presence of landmines symbolizes the lingering conflict and the fragility of peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Editorial note
We review entries like 지뢰 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
지뢰를 밟다
to step on a landmine
지뢰 제거
landmine removal
대인지뢰
anti-personnel mine
Related Expressions
지뢰밭
jiroebat
minefield
불발탄
bulbaltan
unexploded ordnance
폭탄
poktan
bomb
위험
wiheom
danger
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