Korean Dictionary
How to say "Parking Lot" in Korean
“Parking Lot” in Korean is 주차장 (pronounced "juchajang").
주차장
juchajang
Usage & Context
주차장 are a significant concern in Korean cities especially in dense urban areas where parking space is limited. Korean apartment complexes typically have underground 주차장 allocated to residents. Smart 주차장 systems using sensors and apps to find available spots are increasingly common in Korean cities.
Example Sentence
주차장을 찾는 데 30분이나 걸렸어요.
It took 30 minutes to find a parking lot.
How to use 주차장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Parking Lot” is 주차장, romanized as juchajang.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'ju-cha-jang' — 'ju' like 'joo', 'cha' like 'chah', 'jang' rhymes with 'jahng'.
More Example Sentences
frustrated at a mall
주차장 자리가 하나도 없어요.
There isn't a single parking spot available.
apartment complex tour
지하 주차장이 넓어요.
The underground parking lot is spacious.
downtown Seoul complaint
주차장 요금이 비싸요.
The parking fee is expensive.
Cultural Context
주차장 is chronically insufficient in Korean cities — parking wars between neighbors are a documented social issue. Apartment complexes have strict assigned '주차 자리' (parking spots) and sometimes require parking passes. Many Korean drivers leave their phone numbers on the dashboard in case they need to be asked to move. Mall 주차장 often offer free parking with minimum purchase.
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Common Phrases
주차장이 어디예요?
Where is the parking lot?
주차장에 자리 있어요?
Is there a spot in the parking lot?
주차장이 꽉 찼어요.
The parking lot is full.
Related Expressions
주차
jucha
parking
지하 주차장
jiha juchajang
underground parking
주차 요금
jucha yogeum
parking fee
발렛 파킹
ballet paking
valet parking
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