Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Memories" in Korean
“School Memories” in Korean is 학교 추억 (pronounced "hakgyo chueok").
학교 추억
hakgyo chueok
Usage & Context
Cherished experiences and moments from school. School memories are often treasured throughout life. Students create many memories during their school years.
Example Sentence
학교 추억이 많다.
I have many school memories.
How to use 학교 추억 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Memories” is 학교 추억, romanized as hakgyo chueok.
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
'학' (hak) sounds like 'hack' in 'hacker'. '교' (gyo) is like 'geo' in 'geography' with a 'y' sound. '추' (chu) is pronounced like 'choo' in 'choo-choo train'. '억' (eok) sounds like 'uk' in 'luck' but with a slightly more open 'o' sound. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Reminiscing with an old album.
졸업 앨범을 보니 학교 추억이 새록새록 떠올라요.
Looking at my graduation album brings back fresh school memories.
Expressing sentiment about past experiences.
친구들과 함께 만든 학교 추억은 평생 잊지 못할 거예요.
The school memories I made with friends will be unforgettable for a lifetime.
Discussing a K-drama.
K-드라마에서 학교 추억을 회상하는 장면이 감동적이었어요.
The scene in the K-drama where they recalled school memories was touching.
Cultural Context
School memories are a deeply cherished aspect of Korean culture, often romanticized and held in high regard. Alumni gatherings ('동창회', dongchanghoe) are common, reflecting how people fondly look back on their school days as a formative and significant period. K-dramas frequently weave storylines around school memories, emphasizing the importance of youth, friendship, and first loves.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
좋은 학교 추억
good school memories
학교 추억을 만들다
to make school memories
학교 추억이 많다
to have many school memories
Related Expressions
추억
chueok
memory (general)
회상하다
hoesanghada
to recall, to reminisce
학창 시절
hakchang sijeol
school days, student years
졸업
joreop
graduation
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