Korean Dictionary
How to say "Storage Box" in Korean
“Storage Box” in Korean is 수납함 (pronounced "Sunapham").
수납함
Sunapham
Usage & Context
Storage boxes are essential home organization tools in Korean apartments where maximizing storage is crucial. Ikea and Korean brands produce many popular storage solutions.
Example Sentence
수납함으로 작은 물건들을 정리해요.
I organize small items with storage boxes.
How to use 수납함 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Storage Box” is 수납함, romanized as Sunapham.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 수납함.
Pronunciation Guide
The word is pronounced 'Su-nap-ham'. 'Su' sounds like 'soo' in 'soon'. 'Nap' sounds like 'nap' in 'naptime'. 'Ham' sounds like 'ham' in 'hamster'. The pronunciation is straightforward with relatively even stress.
More Example Sentences
Describing a tidying-up effort.
잡동사니를 수납함에 넣어 정리했어요.
I put the clutter into storage boxes and organized it.
Discussing shopping for home organization items.
이케아에서 예쁜 수납함을 많이 팔아요.
IKEA sells many pretty storage boxes.
Offering a home organization tip.
옷장 안에 수납함을 활용하면 공간 활용에 좋아요.
Using storage boxes inside the closet is good for space utilization.
Cultural Context
In Korea, where apartment living is common and space can be limited, storage boxes (수납함) are essential for maximizing living areas and maintaining a tidy home. Koreans place a high value on efficient storage solutions, and you'll find a wide variety of stylish and functional storage boxes at home goods stores like IKEA, Daiso, and local Korean brands. They are used for everything from clothes and toys to documents and miscellaneous items.
Editorial note
We review entries like 수납함 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
수납함에 넣다
to put in a storage box
수납함 정리
storage box organization
플라스틱 수납함
plastic storage box
Related Expressions
정리하다
jeongnihada
to organize/tidy up
수납장
sunapjang
storage cabinet/closet
정리함
jeongniham
organizing box (similar meaning)
공간 활용
gonggan hwaryong
space utilization
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