Korean Dictionary
How to say "Report Card" in Korean
“Report Card” in Korean is 성적표 (pronounced "seongjukpyo").
성적표
seongjukpyo
Usage & Context
A document showing a student's grades and academic performance. Report cards are given to students at the end of each semester. Parents review report cards carefully.
Example Sentence
성적표를 받았다.
I received my report card.
How to use 성적표 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Report Card” is 성적표, romanized as seongjukpyo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '성적' (seongjeok), 'seong' sounds like 'song' (as in a melody), and 'jeok' sounds like 'juck' (rhymes with 'luck'). For '표' (pyo), it sounds like 'pyo' (rhymes with 'show' but with a 'p' sound). Put it together: 'Song-juck-pyo'.
More Example Sentences
A school announcement regarding the distribution of report cards.
학부모님들께 성적표가 발송될 예정입니다.
Report cards will be sent out to parents.
A student asking a teacher or friend about the release date of report cards.
이번 학기 성적표는 언제 나와요?
When does this semester's report card come out?
A parent reflecting on their child's efforts after reviewing their report card.
성적표를 보고 아들이 많이 노력했다는 걸 알았어요.
Looking at the report card, I knew my son worked very hard.
Cultural Context
In Korea, report cards ('성적표') are a significant event for both students and parents. They often contain not only numerical grades but also detailed comments on a student's attitude, behavior, and participation. Parents frequently compare their children's report cards, contributing to the competitive academic environment. The term itself carries considerable weight due to its implications for a student's future.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
성적표를 받다
to receive a report card
성적표를 확인하다
to check a report card
성적표가 나오다
for a report card to come out
Related Expressions
성적
seongjeok
academic performance, grades
생활기록부
saenghwalgirokbu
student record book (more comprehensive, used for university applications)
점수
jeomsu
score
학점
hakjeom
GPA, course credit
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