Korean Dictionary
How to say "Medicine Cabinet" in Korean
“Medicine Cabinet” in Korean is 약장 (pronounced "Yakjang").
약장
Yakjang
Usage & Context
Medicine cabinets in Korean homes store first aid supplies, medications, and health products. Korean households are known for well-stocked medicine storage.
Example Sentence
약장에 응급 약품을 보관해요.
I keep emergency medicines in the medicine cabinet.
How to use 약장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Medicine Cabinet” is 약장, romanized as Yakjang.
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 약장.
Pronunciation Guide
'Yak' sounds like the animal 'yak'. 'Jang' is pronounced like 'jang' in 'jangly', with a short 'ah' sound. The stress is fairly even.
More Example Sentences
A family member asking if the medicine cabinet is stocked.
약장 안에 비상약 다 넣어뒀어?
Did you put all the emergency medicine in the medicine cabinet?
Talking about an elderly person's well-stocked medicine cabinet.
우리 할머니는 약장에 약이 항상 가득 차 있어요.
My grandmother's medicine cabinet is always full of medicine.
Discussing child safety measures at home.
아이들이 만지지 못하게 약장을 높은 곳에 설치했어요.
We installed the medicine cabinet high up so children can't touch it.
Cultural Context
Korean households often have a designated '약장' (yakjang) or '약통' (yaktong - medicine box) that is surprisingly well-stocked, reflecting a proactive approach to health. It's common to find a wide array of over-the-counter medications, traditional remedies, and first-aid supplies. This habit is often passed down through generations, with grandmothers especially known for their comprehensive medicine stashes.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
약장 정리하다
to organize the medicine cabinet
약장에 약이 떨어졌다
the medicine cabinet is out of medicine
약장 열어봐
open the medicine cabinet
Related Expressions
약통
yaktong
medicine box
구급상자
gugeupsangja
first-aid kit
약국
yakguk
pharmacy
상비약
sangbiyak
essential/household medicine
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