Korean Dictionary
How to say "Razor" in Korean
“Razor” in Korean is 면도기 (pronounced "myeondogi").
면도기
myeondogi
Usage & Context
A razor is used for shaving facial hair. The term 면도기 is commonly used by men in their daily grooming routine. Electric razors are increasingly popular in Korea.
Example Sentence
아침에 면도기로 수염을 깎아요.
I shave my beard with a razor in the morning.
How to use 면도기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Razor” is 면도기, romanized as myeondogi.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
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 면도기.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced "Myeon-do-gi." "Myeon" sounds like "myun" in "mun-yun." "Do" is like "doe." "Gi" is like "gee" in "geese." The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Reminding someone before a trip.
여행 갈 때 면도기 챙기는 거 잊지 마.
Don't forget to pack your razor when you travel.
Discussing grooming preferences.
전기 면도기가 더 편해서 요즘은 그것만 써.
Electric razors are more convenient, so I only use that these days.
Giving grooming advice.
면도날은 주기적으로 갈아줘야 해.
You need to change razor blades regularly.
Cultural Context
While shaving is a universal grooming practice, the term "면도기" is commonly heard in discussions about men's grooming routines in Korea. Electric razors (전기 면도기) are quite popular for their convenience, especially among busy professionals. You might see characters in K-dramas quickly shaving with an electric "면도기" before heading to work, reflecting a common daily ritual.
Editorial note
We review entries like 면도기 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
면도기로 면도하다
to shave with a razor
일회용 면도기
disposable razor
안전 면도기
safety razor
Related Expressions
면도하다
myeondohada
to shave (verb)
면도날
myeondonal
razor blade
전기 면도기
jeongi myeondogi
electric razor
수염
suyeom
beard/mustache
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