Korean Dictionary
How to say "Talismans" in Korean
“Talismans” in Korean is 부적 (pronounced "Bujeok").
부적
Bujeok
Usage & Context
Talismans are objects believed to bring protection or good fortune. Korean talismans are worn or kept for spiritual protection.
Example Sentence
부적을 가지고 다닙니다.
I carry a talisman.
How to use 부적 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Talismans” is 부적, romanized as Bujeok.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'boo-juhk' — 'bu' rhymes with 'boo,' and 'jeok' is a single short syllable like 'juck' with a softer vowel. Crisp ending on the 'k.'
More Example Sentences
Korean exam season gift-giving
수능 보는 친구한테 합격 부적을 선물했어요.
I gave a friend taking the college entrance exam a good-luck talisman.
describing a protective family gesture
할머니가 손자 지갑에 부적을 넣어 주셨어요.
Grandma tucked a talisman into her grandson's wallet.
explaining a moving-in ritual
이사할 때 무당이 써 준 부적을 현관에 붙였어요.
When I moved, I stuck a talisman the shaman wrote on my front door.
Cultural Context
부적 are traditionally written in red ink on yellow paper (경면주사 on 황지) with stylized Chinese characters, and come from Korean shamanism (무속) and Buddhist traditions. They're still widely used today — 합격 부적 for exam success, 재물 부적 for wealth, and 연애 부적 for love are especially popular. You can buy them at Buddhist temples, from 무당 (shamans), or even as trendy minimalist versions on apps and Instagram shops. Many Koreans who aren't otherwise religious still keep one in their wallet 'just in case' (밑져야 본전 — 'nothing to lose').
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
부적을 지니다
To carry a talisman
부적을 붙이다
To stick up a talisman
합격 부적
Success/pass talisman (for exams)
Related Expressions
무당
mudang
shaman
굿
gut
shamanic ritual
액막이
aengmagi
warding off misfortune
행운의 부적
haengun-ui bujeok
lucky talisman
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