Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Neighborhood" in Korean
“School Neighborhood” in Korean is 학교 주변 (pronounced "hakgyo jubyeon").
학교 주변
hakgyo jubyeon
Usage & Context
The school neighborhood refers to the area surrounding the school building. This area includes shops, restaurants, and parks where students spend time. The school neighborhood is an important part of the student experience.
Example Sentence
학교 주변에 맛있는 카페가 많아요.
There are many delicious cafes in the school neighborhood.
How to use 학교 주변 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Neighborhood” is 학교 주변, romanized as hakgyo jubyeon.
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
For 학교 (hakgyo), 'hak' sounds like 'hock' and 'gyo' like 'kyo' in 'Kyoto'. For 주변 (jubyeon), 'ju' is like 'joo' (as in 'juice'), and 'byeon' rhymes with 'bun' but with a 'b' sound. Emphasize the first syllable of each word.
More Example Sentences
Friends chatting about a new eatery in their area.
우리 학교 주변에 새로 생긴 떡볶이집 가봤어?
Have you been to the new tteokbokki place near our school?
Observing the bustling area around a school.
학교 주변은 항상 학생들이 많아서 활기차요.
The school neighborhood is always lively with many students.
A parent advising their child about safety.
밤에는 학교 주변이 좀 어두워서 조심해야 해요.
It's a bit dark around the school at night, so you need to be careful.
Cultural Context
The '학교 주변' (school neighborhood) in Korea is typically a vibrant hub of student activity. These areas are often packed with '분식집' (bunsikjip - snack bars selling tteokbokki, kimbap), PC bangs (internet cafes), noraebang (karaoke rooms), and stationery stores. It's where students commonly hang out after school, grab a quick bite, or study together, making it an integral part of Korean student life.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
학교 주변 맛집
good restaurants near school
학교 주변에 살다
to live near school
학교 주변 환경
school neighborhood environment
Related Expressions
학교 앞
hakgyo ap
in front of the school
학교 근처
hakgyo geuncheo
near the school
학원가
hagwonga
cram school district
번화가
beonhwaga
bustling street / downtown area
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