Korean Dictionary
How to say "Myopia" in Korean
“Myopia” in Korean is 근시 (pronounced "geunsi").
근시
geunsi
Usage & Context
근시 or nearsightedness is extremely prevalent in Korea with studies showing over 90% of young adults in some urban areas are affected. The intense studying culture with long hours of reading and screen use is considered a major contributing factor to 근시 rates. LASIK eye surgery is very popular in Korea as a permanent solution to 근시.
Example Sentence
심한 근시라서 라식 수술을 받을 생각이에요.
I have severe myopia so I am thinking of getting LASIK surgery.
How to use 근시 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Myopia” is 근시, romanized as geunsi.
Usage tip
When describing symptoms, combine the word with where it hurts, when it started, and how severe it is.
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 근시.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '근' (geun), sounds like 'goon' (as in 'moon' but with a 'g'). The second syllable, '시' (si), sounds like 'see'. The stress is even.
More Example Sentences
Sharing a personal history of wearing glasses.
어릴 때부터 근시가 심해서 안경을 썼어요.
I've worn glasses since I was young because of severe myopia.
Making an observation about a demographic trend.
한국은 근시 인구가 정말 많다고 들었어요.
I heard Korea has a very large population with myopia.
Giving a health warning about screen time.
장시간 스마트폰 사용이 근시를 악화시킬 수 있어요.
Long hours of smartphone use can worsen myopia.
Cultural Context
근시 (myopia) is incredibly common in Korea, with some studies showing over 90% of young adults in urban areas are affected. This is often attributed to the intense studying culture and extensive screen time. As a result, LASIK eye surgery is extremely popular in Korea, seen as a convenient and permanent solution to correct 근시.
Editorial note
We review entries like 근시 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
근시가 있다
to have myopia
근시가 심하다
to have severe myopia
근시 교정
myopia correction
Related Expressions
원시
wonsi
hyperopia, farsightedness
난시
nansi
astigmatism
라식
rasik
LASIK (eye surgery)
시력 저하
siryeok jeoha
vision deterioration
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