Korean Dictionary
How to say "School Uniform" in Korean
“School Uniform” in Korean is 교복 (pronounced "gyobok").
교복
gyobok
Usage & Context
The standardized clothing worn by students at school. Most Korean middle and high schools require uniforms. School uniforms are an important part of Korean school culture and identity.
Example Sentence
교복을 입고 학교에 간다.
I wear a school uniform to school.
How to use 교복 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “School Uniform” is 교복, romanized as gyobok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'gyo-bok' — 'gyo' blends 'g' + 'yo' quickly (like the start of 'gyoza'), and 'bok' rhymes with 'bock' but with the final 'k' unreleased. Two short, even syllables.
More Example Sentences
Reminiscing after graduation
졸업하니까 교복이 그리워요.
Now that I've graduated, I miss my school uniform.
Complaint from a student
교복 치마가 너무 짧아요.
The uniform skirt is too short.
Before starting middle school
교복 맞추러 갔어요.
I went to get fitted for a school uniform.
Cultural Context
교복 is a defining part of Korean teenage life — middle and high school students wear uniforms every day, and each school has its own distinct design. During 수능 (college entrance exam) season, graduates sometimes revisit their old schools wearing 교복 for nostalgic photos. Korean 교복 has also become a global fashion trend through K-dramas, with many tourists renting replica uniforms in Hongdae or Gyeongbokgung for photos.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
교복 입고 가요.
Go wearing your uniform.
교복이 예뻐요.
The school uniform is pretty.
교복 자율화 찬성해요.
I support making uniforms optional.
Related Expressions
사복
sabok
regular/casual clothes (opposite of uniform)
교복 치마
gyobok chima
uniform skirt
교복 바지
gyobok baji
uniform pants
체육복
cheyukbok
gym uniform / PE clothes
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