Korean Dictionary
How to say "Parking structure" in Korean
“Parking structure” in Korean is 주차장 (pronounced "Juchajang").
주차장
Juchajang
Usage & Context
Building or area for parking vehicles. Essential in Korean cities.
Example Sentence
주차장을 찾기가 어려워요.
It's hard to find a parking spot.
How to use 주차장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Parking structure” is 주차장, romanized as Juchajang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for '주차장' is 'Joo-cha-jang'. '주' sounds like 'joo' in 'juice'. '차' sounds like 'cha' in 'chai'. '장' sounds like 'jang' in 'jangly'.
More Example Sentences
Praising a building's amenities.
이 건물은 지하 주차장이 넓어서 좋아요.
This building has a spacious underground parking lot, which is good.
Describing a common parking difficulty in busy areas.
백화점 주차장이 만차라서 다른 곳에 주차했어요.
The department store parking lot was full, so I parked somewhere else.
Inquiring about or stating parking costs.
주차 요금은 시간당 3천 원입니다.
The parking fee is 3,000 won per hour.
Cultural Context
Finding parking in major Korean cities, especially Seoul, can be notoriously challenging and expensive. Many modern apartment complexes (아파트) feature extensive underground parking lots, which are considered a highly desirable amenity. '주차장' can refer to both multi-story parking garages and open-air parking lots. Valet parking (발렛파킹) is also quite common at upscale restaurants and hotels.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
주차장 찾다
To look for a parking lot
주차하다
To park (a car)
주차권
Parking ticket/coupon
Related Expressions
주차
jucha
parking (the act)
주차 공간
jucha gonggan
parking space
주차 요금
jucha yoguem
parking fee
주차 금지
jucha geumji
no parking
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