Korean Dictionary
How to say "Spring Festival" in Korean
“Spring Festival” in Korean is 봄 축제 (pronounced "bom chukje").
봄 축제
bom chukje
Usage & Context
봄 축제 refers to the various spring festivals celebrated across Korea as the weather warms and cherry blossoms bloom. Famous Korean 봄 축제 include the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival and the Yeouido Spring Flower Festival in Seoul. These festivals celebrate renewal and the beauty of nature drawing millions of visitors each spring.
Example Sentence
봄 축제에서 벚꽃을 구경하며 사진을 찍었어요.
I looked at cherry blossoms and took photos at the spring festival.
How to use 봄 축제 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Spring Festival” is 봄 축제, romanized as bom chukje.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say "bom chook-jeh." "Bom" rhymes with "bomb." "Chook" is like "chook" in "chook chook." "Jeh" is like "jeh" in "jealous." The stress is on the first syllable of each word.
More Example Sentences
Recalling a specific spring festival experience.
여의도 봄 축제에서 벚꽃이 정말 예뻤어요.
The cherry blossoms were really beautiful at the Yeouido Spring Festival.
General information about spring festivals.
봄 축제 기간에는 전국 각지에서 다양한 행사가 열려요.
During the spring festival period, various events are held all over the country.
Making plans for the weekend.
주말에 가족들과 함께 봄 축제에 갈 계획이에요.
I'm planning to go to a spring festival with my family this weekend.
Cultural Context
봄 축제 (bom chukje) are eagerly anticipated events in Korea, marking the end of winter and the arrival of vibrant spring colors, especially the iconic cherry blossoms. These festivals, like the famous Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival, draw huge crowds eager to enjoy the mild weather, beautiful scenery, and often, cultural performances and street food. They symbolize renewal and joy, providing a perfect opportunity for families and couples to go out, take photos, and appreciate nature's beauty after a long winter.
Editorial note
We review entries like 봄 축제 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
봄 축제에 가다
to go to a spring festival
봄 축제를 즐기다
to enjoy a spring festival
봄 축제 기간
spring festival period
Related Expressions
벚꽃 축제
beotkkot chukje
cherry blossom festival
꽃놀이
kkonnori
flower viewing (picnic)
봄
bom
spring
축제
chukje
festival
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