Korean Dictionary
How to say "Lip" in Korean
“Lip” in Korean is 입술 (pronounced "ipsul").
입술
ipsul
Usage & Context
The soft tissue around the mouth. Commonly discussed in beauty and cosmetics. Important for describing facial features and expressions.
Example Sentence
입술이 건조해요.
My lips are dry.
How to use 입술 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Lip” is 입술, romanized as ipsul.
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
입술 (ipsul) is pronounced 'Eep-sool'. 'Ip' sounds like the 'eep' in 'keep' with an unreleased 'p'. 'Sul' sounds like 'sool' (rhymes with 'pool').
More Example Sentences
Getting ready or taking care of dry lips.
입술에 립밤을 발랐어요.
I put lip balm on my lips.
Complimenting someone's appearance.
그녀는 빨간 입술이 매력적이에요.
Her red lips are attractive.
Describing a physical reaction to cold weather.
추워서 입술이 파래졌어요.
My lips turned blue because it was so cold.
Cultural Context
입술 (ipsul) is frequently discussed in the context of beauty and cosmetics in Korea, especially with the global influence of K-beauty. Trends like 'gradient lips' (그라데이션 립) or 'full lips' are popular. Beyond beauty, it's also used to describe expressions of emotion or physical states, like chapped lips (입술이 트다) or a smile (입술을 올리다).
Editorial note
We review entries like 입술 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
입술이 트다
to have chapped lips
입술을 깨물다
to bite one's lip
입술 연지
lip rouge / lipstick (traditional term)
Related Expressions
입
ip
mouth
립스틱
ripseutik
lipstick
건조하다
geonjohada
to be dry
뽀뽀하다
ppoppohada
to kiss (lightly, often for children)
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