Korean Dictionary
How to say "Thigh" in Korean
“Thigh” in Korean is 넓적다리 (pronounced "neoljeokdari").
넓적다리
neoljeokdari
Usage & Context
The upper part of the leg between the hip and knee. Used in medical and anatomical discussions. Important for describing leg features.
Example Sentence
넓적다리가 아파요.
My thigh hurts.
How to use 넓적다리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Thigh” is 넓적다리, romanized as neoljeokdari.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"넓적다리" (neoljeokdari) is pronounced "neol-jeok-da-ri." "넓" sounds like "neol" in "knoll." "적" sounds like "jeok" in "jock." "다리" sounds like "dah-ree." The 'ㅂ' in '넓' is often lightly pronounced or assimilated, making it sound closer to 'neol-jeok'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about muscle soreness after a workout at the gym.
운동했더니 넓적다리 근육이 뭉쳤어요.
My thigh muscles are stiff after exercising.
Discussing meal ingredients while planning dinner.
닭 넓적다리살로 요리해 먹자.
Let's cook with chicken thigh meat.
Explaining a minor injury to a friend or family member.
넘어져서 넓적다리에 멍이 들었어요.
I fell and got a bruise on my thigh.
Cultural Context
While "다리" is the general term for 'leg,' "넓적다리" specifically refers to the 'thigh.' It's commonly used in anatomical contexts, when discussing specific muscle groups, or in cooking (e.g., chicken thigh meat, 닭 넓적다리살). In casual conversation, "허벅지" (heobeokji) is often used as a more common, informal synonym for 'thigh.'
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
넓적다리 근육
thigh muscle
닭 넓적다리살
chicken thigh meat
넓적다리 운동
thigh exercise
Related Expressions
허벅지
heobeokji
thigh (more common, informal synonym)
종아리
jongari
calf (lower leg)
엉덩이
eongdeongi
buttock/hip
무릎
mureup
knee
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