Korean Dictionary
How to say "Tank top" in Korean
“Tank top” in Korean is 민소매 (pronounced "minsomaae").
민소매
minsomaae
Usage & Context
A sleeveless shirt worn during warm weather in Korea. Often worn as an undershirt or standalone casual wear.
Example Sentence
여름에 민소매를 입어요.
I wear a tank top in summer.
How to use 민소매 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Tank top” is 민소매, romanized as minsomaae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '민소매' (minsomaae) is pronounced 'min-so-mae'. '민' sounds like 'min' in 'mint'. '소' sounds like 'so' in 'so-so'. '매' sounds like 'mae' in 'Mae West', with the 'ae' vowel similar to the 'a' in 'cat' but slightly more open.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about the summer heat.
날씨가 너무 더워서 민소매만 입고 싶어요.
The weather is so hot, I just want to wear a tank top.
Discussing preferred gym wear.
운동할 때는 민소매가 팔 움직임이 자유로워서 편해요.
When exercising, a tank top is comfortable because arm movement is free.
Giving fashion advice on layering.
이 시스루 블라우스 안에 민소매 받쳐 입는 게 좋겠어.
It would be good to wear a tank top underneath this sheer blouse.
Cultural Context
'민소매' is a general term for any sleeveless top. While it can refer to a men's undershirt (often colloquially called '나시' (nasi), a Japanese loanword, or '런닝셔츠' (reonneongsyeocheu)), it's also commonly used for women's fashion tops. Due to generally more conservative fashion norms in Korea, '민소매' might often be worn as an undershirt or layered under other garments, especially in less casual settings.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
민소매 입다
To wear a tank top
민소매 원피스
Sleeveless dress
민소매 티
Sleeveless top/t-shirt
Related Expressions
나시
nasi
Colloquial for tank top (Japanese loanword)
런닝셔츠
reonneongsyeocheu
Men's undershirt/tank top
반팔 티셔츠
banpal tisyeocheu
Short-sleeved t-shirt
슬리브리스
seullibeoriseu
Sleeveless (often for dresses/tops)
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