Korean Dictionary
How to say "Reading habit" in Korean
“Reading habit” in Korean is 독서 습관 (pronounced "Dokseo seupgwan").
독서 습관
Dokseo seupgwan
Usage & Context
Regular reading as a habit. Korean parents encourage children to develop reading habits.
Example Sentence
독서 습관은 아이의 발달을 돕습니다.
Reading habits help child development.
How to use 독서 습관 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Reading habit” is 독서 습관, romanized as Dokseo seupgwan.
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Pronunciation Guide
독서 (Dokseo) is pronounced 'Dok-seo', with 'Dok' like 'dock' and 'seo' like 'saw' but with a softer 's'. 습관 (seupgwan) sounds like 'Seup-gwan', where 'Seup' is like 'soup' with a 'p' at the end, and 'gwan' like 'gwan' in 'Gwangju'. The stress is evenly distributed.
More Example Sentences
Giving advice on child development.
어릴 때부터 독서 습관을 길러주는 게 중요해요.
It's important to foster reading habits from a young age.
A proud parent talking about their child's behavior.
우리 아이는 독서 습관이 잘 잡혀 있어서 책을 많이 읽어요.
Our child has a good reading habit, so they read a lot of books.
A parent describing their efforts to encourage reading.
독서 습관을 들이려고 매일 밤 책을 읽어주고 있어요.
I'm reading books every night to help them develop a reading habit.
Cultural Context
Reading is highly emphasized in Korean culture, especially for children's education. Parents often invest in extensive book collections (전집, jeonjip) and encourage regular library visits. Developing a '독서 습관' is considered foundational for academic success, language development, and intellectual growth. Many schools and public libraries actively promote reading programs.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
독서 습관을 기르다
To cultivate a reading habit
독서 습관이 좋다
To have a good reading habit
독서 습관을 만들다
To create a reading habit
Related Expressions
책 읽기
chaek ilgi
Reading books
독서량
dokseoryang
Amount of reading
독서 교육
dokseo gyoyuk
Reading education
좋은 습관
joeun seupgwan
Good habit
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