Korean Dictionary
How to say "Store" in Korean
“Store” in Korean is 보관하다 (pronounced "bogwan hada").
보관하다
bogwan hada
Usage & Context
Keeping food in proper conditions for later use. Requires understanding of temperature, humidity, and container types. Prevents spoilage.
Example Sentence
음식을 보관해요.
I store the food.
How to use 보관하다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Store” is 보관하다, romanized as bogwan hada.
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 보관하다.
Pronunciation Guide
보 (bo) sounds like 'boh' in 'bow' (as in bow and arrow). 관 (gwan) sounds like 'gwahn', similar to 'Gwen' but with an 'ah' sound. 하다 (hada) is pronounced 'hah-dah'. Together: BOH-gwahn HAH-dah.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
보관해요
bogwan haeyo
Common polite form used in everyday conversation.
Casual (반말)
보관해
bogwan hae
Used with close friends, family, or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Asking a colleague to keep important papers safe.
이 서류는 중요한 것이니 잘 보관해 주세요.
These documents are important, so please store them carefully.
Sharing a tip about optimal kimchi storage.
김치는 김치냉장고에 보관해야 맛있어요.
Kimchi tastes good when stored in a kimchi refrigerator.
Giving general advice about security.
귀중품은 안전한 곳에 보관하는 것이 좋습니다.
It's good to store valuables in a safe place.
Cultural Context
보관하다 (bogwan hada) is a versatile verb used for storing a wide range of items, from food to documents to valuables. In Korean households, efficient storage is key, especially in smaller apartments. This concept extends beyond just food to include seasonal clothes, household items, and important papers. The idea of '정리' (jeongni - organizing/tidying up) is closely related to proper storage, emphasizing a neat and orderly living space.
Editorial note
We review entries like 보관하다 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
상온 보관
room temperature storage
냉장 보관
refrigerated storage
냉동 보관
frozen storage
Related Expressions
저장하다
jeojang hada
to save, to store (often for data or larger quantities)
간직하다
ganjik hada
to keep, to cherish (implies sentimental value)
정리하다
jeongni hada
to organize, to tidy up (related action)
보관함
bogwanham
storage box/locker (noun)
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