Korean Dictionary
How to say "Second-Hand Shop" in Korean
“Second-Hand Shop” in Korean is 중고 가게 (pronounced "Junggo Gage").
중고 가게
Junggo Gage
Usage & Context
중고 가게 (second-hand shop) culture has grown significantly in Korea, partly driven by platforms like Bunjang (번개장터) and Danggeun Market (당근마켓). Young Koreans increasingly embrace sustainable shopping by buying and selling pre-owned goods. Vintage and retro items are especially sought after.
Example Sentence
당근마켓에서 중고 책을 싸게 샀어요.
I bought a second-hand book cheaply on Danggeun Market.
How to use 중고 가게 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Second-Hand Shop” is 중고 가게, romanized as Junggo Gage.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 중고 가게.
Pronunciation Guide
중고 (Junggo): 'Jung' sounds like 'joong' in 'moon' but with a 'j' sound. 'Go' sounds like 'go' in English. 가게 (Gage): 'Ga' sounds like 'gah' in 'garage'. 'Ge' sounds like 'geh' in 'get'. The 'g' in '가게' is a soft 'g' sound.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a weekend activity with a friend.
주말에 홍대 중고 가게 구경 갈까?
Shall we go browse second-hand shops in Hongdae this weekend?
Showing off a bargain purchase.
이 옷 중고 가게에서 득템했어요!
I got a great find at a second-hand shop!
Considering decluttering and selling items.
안 쓰는 물건 중고 가게에 팔아볼까 해요.
I'm thinking of selling unused items at a second-hand shop.
Cultural Context
While '중고 가게' refers to physical stores, the concept of second-hand goods has exploded in Korea, largely thanks to apps like 당근마켓 (Danggeun Market) and 번개장터 (Bunjang). These platforms facilitate local peer-to-peer transactions, making sustainable and affordable shopping incredibly popular, especially among younger generations. Vintage fashion and retro items are particularly sought after in this market.
Editorial note
We review entries like 중고 가게 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
중고로 팔다
To sell second-hand
중고로 사다
To buy second-hand
중고 거래
Second-hand transaction
Related Expressions
당근마켓
Danggeun Market
Popular local second-hand app
번개장터
Beongaejangteo
Another popular second-hand app
빈티지 샵
Bintiji Syap
Vintage shop
재활용
Jaehwalyong
Recycling
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