Korean Dictionary
How to say "Military ceremony" in Korean
“Military ceremony” in Korean is 군사 의식 (pronounced "Gunsa uisik").
군사 의식
Gunsa uisik
Usage & Context
Military term related to military ceremony. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 군사 의식에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about military ceremony.
How to use 군사 의식 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Military ceremony” is 군사 의식, romanized as Gunsa uisik.
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 군사 의식.
Pronunciation Guide
For 군사 (Gunsa), 'Gun' sounds like the English word 'gun', and 'sa' is like 'sah' in 'sahara'. For 의식 (Uisik), 'Ui' is a unique sound, like 'oo-ee' said quickly, and 'sik' sounds like 'sick'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing a national commemorative event.
매년 현충일에 국립묘지에서 엄숙한 군사 의식이 거행됩니다.
Every year, a solemn military ceremony is held at the National Cemetery on Memorial Day.
Commenting on a scene from a K-drama.
드라마에서 대통령 취임식 군사 의식이 정말 멋있었어요.
The military ceremony at the presidential inauguration in the drama was really cool.
Explaining a significant event in military training.
신병 훈련소 수료식은 가족들이 참석하는 중요한 군사 의식 중 하나예요.
The completion ceremony at the new recruit training center is one of the important military ceremonies families attend.
Cultural Context
Military service is mandatory for most South Korean men, making military ceremonies a common sight, especially during enlistment, completion of basic training, and discharge. National holidays like 현충일 (Hyeonchungil, Memorial Day) and 국군의 날 (Gukgunui Nal, Armed Forces Day) feature large-scale military ceremonies broadcast nationwide, emphasizing patriotism and respect for service members. These ceremonies often include honor guards, marching bands, and solemn rituals, reflecting the nation's strong emphasis on defense.
Editorial note
We review entries like 군사 의식 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
군사 의식을 거행하다
to hold a military ceremony
엄숙한 군사 의식
solemn military ceremony
국가적 군사 의식
national military ceremony
Related Expressions
군대 행사
gundae haengsa
military event
의례
uirye
ritual, ceremony
국군의 날
gukgunui nal
Armed Forces Day
현충일
hyeonchungil
Memorial Day
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