Korean Dictionary
How to say "Orange" in Korean
“Orange” in Korean is 주황 (pronounced "Juhwang").
주황
Juhwang
Usage & Context
Juhwang refers to the color orange in Korean. This color is often associated with autumn and warmth. It is frequently used in design and fashion contexts in Korea.
Example Sentence
주황색 옷을 입고 있어요.
I am wearing orange clothes.
How to use 주황 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Orange” is 주황, romanized as Juhwang.
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 주황.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'joo-hwang' — 'joo' like 'juice' without the 's', and 'hwang' blends 'h' + 'w' + 'ahng' in one quick syllable, similar to saying 'hwan' with an 'ng'.
More Example Sentences
Asking on a rainy day
주황색 우산 어디서 샀어요?
Where did you buy the orange umbrella?
Describing scenery in October
가을 단풍이 주황색으로 변했어요.
The autumn leaves have turned orange.
Giving directions at a construction site
주황색 표지판을 따라가세요.
Follow the orange signs.
Cultural Context
주황 is the formal color name, but in daily speech Koreans almost always say 주황색 (the orange color) or even just borrow the loanword 오렌지색. Orange has strong autumn associations thanks to the famous maple and ginkgo leaves (단풍) that blanket Korean streets every October. You'll also see 주황색 used for safety — construction workers, road cones, and school crossing guards all wear this color.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
주황색이 잘 어울려요.
Orange suits you well.
주황색으로 칠해 주세요.
Please paint it orange.
주황색보다 빨간색이 좋아요.
I prefer red over orange.
Related Expressions
주황색
juhwangsaek
the color orange (common form)
오렌지색
orenjisaek
orange color (loanword)
귤색
gyulsaek
tangerine color
단풍
danpung
autumn foliage (often orange/red)
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