Korean Dictionary
How to say "Office Chair" in Korean
“Office Chair” in Korean is 사무용 의자 (pronounced "Samuyong Uija").
사무용 의자
Samuyong Uija
Usage & Context
Office chairs are important furniture for home offices in Korea. With remote work increasing, ergonomic office chairs have become popular Korean home purchases.
Example Sentence
좋은 사무용 의자를 사용하면 허리가 편해요.
Using a good office chair is comfortable for the back.
How to use 사무용 의자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Office Chair” is 사무용 의자, romanized as Samuyong Uija.
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 사무용 의자.
Pronunciation Guide
For 사무용 (samuyong), 'sa' sounds like 'sa' in 'sad'. 'Mu' sounds like 'moo'. 'Yong' sounds like 'yong' in 'song'. For 의자 (uija), 'ui' is a tricky vowel, often pronounced like 'wee' or 'eui' (like 'eu' then 'ee'). 'Ja' sounds like 'ja' in 'jar'. Combine as 'Sa-moo-yong Wee-ja' or 'Sa-moo-yong Eui-ja'.
More Example Sentences
Setting up a home office due to working from home.
재택근무 때문에 사무용 의자를 새로 장만했어요.
Because of remote work, I bought a new office chair.
Describing the features of a comfortable chair.
이 사무용 의자는 등받이가 조절돼서 편해요.
This office chair's backrest is adjustable, so it's comfortable.
Giving health advice for people who work at a desk.
오래 앉아있으면 좋은 사무용 의자가 필수예요.
If you sit for a long time, a good office chair is essential.
Cultural Context
With long working hours being common and the recent increase in remote work, ergonomic office chairs are highly valued in Korea. Many Koreans invest in high-quality chairs to prevent back pain and improve productivity. Brands like Sidiz are very popular, and high-end chairs like Herman Miller are often seen as a significant investment for comfort and health. The term '게이밍 의자' (geiming uija, gaming chair) is also widely used for chairs with similar ergonomic features but a more distinct, sporty design.
Editorial note
We review entries like 사무용 의자 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
사무용 의자 사다
to buy an office chair
사무용 의자에 앉다
to sit on an office chair
편안한 사무용 의자
comfortable office chair
Related Expressions
의자
uija
chair (general)
책상
chaeksang
desk
가구
gagu
furniture
인체공학적
inchegonghakjeok
ergonomic
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