Korean Dictionary
How to say "Meditation" in Korean
“Meditation” in Korean is 명상 (pronounced "Myeongsang").
명상
Myeongsang
Usage & Context
Meditation is practiced for relaxation and mindfulness in Korea. Temple stay programs and meditation centers offer guided meditation experiences.
Example Sentence
명상을 하면 마음이 평온해져요.
Meditating makes the mind peaceful.
How to use 명상 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Meditation” is 명상, romanized as Myeongsang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'myeong-sang'. The 'myeong' is 'myung' with a soft 'ng', and 'sang' rhymes with English 'song' but with a more open 'a'.
More Example Sentences
daily routine
아침마다 10분씩 명상을 해요.
I meditate for 10 minutes every morning.
wellness discussion
요즘 명상 앱을 사용하고 있어요.
I've been using a meditation app lately.
temple stay experience
절에서 명상 수업을 들었어요.
I took a meditation class at a temple.
Cultural Context
명상 comes from Sino-Korean roots meaning 'deep + thought'. It's strongly associated with Buddhist temple stays (템플스테이), a popular wellness activity in Korea. The more secular/trendy term is 마음 챙김 (mindfulness), which has exploded recently alongside meditation apps and corporate wellness programs.
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Common Phrases
명상을 하면 마음이 편해져요.
Meditating calms my mind.
명상 시작한 지 얼마나 됐어요?
How long have you been meditating?
매일 명상하려고 노력해요.
I try to meditate every day.
Related Expressions
마음 챙김
ma-eum chaenggim
mindfulness
요가
yoga
yoga
참선
chamseon
Zen meditation
호흡
hoheup
breathing
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