Korean Dictionary
How to say "Study Room" in Korean
“Study Room” in Korean is 서재 (pronounced "seojae").
서재
seojae
Usage & Context
A study room is a space for reading and studying. The term 서재 is commonly used in Korean homes. Many Korean families have a dedicated study room.
Example Sentence
서재에서 공부해요.
I study in the study room.
How to use 서재 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Study Room” is 서재, romanized as seojae.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
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 서재.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "seo," sounds like "suh" in "summer." The second syllable, "jae," sounds like "jay" in "jade." The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Describing a parent's daily habit.
아빠는 주로 서재에서 책을 읽으세요.
Dad usually reads books in the study room.
Appreciating a home feature.
우리 집에는 작은 서재가 있어서 좋아요.
It's nice that our house has a small study room.
Giving advice on interior decoration.
서재를 서재답게 꾸미려면 책장이 필요해요.
To decorate a study room like a study room, you need bookshelves.
Cultural Context
A study room (서재) is highly valued in Korean culture, reflecting the strong emphasis on education and personal development. While not every home has a dedicated 서재, many strive to create a quiet space for reading, studying, or working. For students, having a quiet place to focus is crucial, and even if it's not a full room, a "study corner" (공부방, gongbubang) is common. It's a space for intellectual pursuits and often houses books and a desk.
Editorial note
We review entries like 서재 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
서재에서 공부하다
to study in the study room
서재를 만들다
to create a study room
서재에 책이 많다
there are many books in the study room
Related Expressions
공부방
gongbubang
study room (often for children/students)
도서관
doseogwan
library
책상
chaeksang
desk
책장
chaekjang
bookshelf
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