Korean Dictionary
How to say "Torso" in Korean
“Torso” in Korean is 몸통 (pronounced "momtong").
몸통
momtong
Usage & Context
The main part of the body excluding the head and limbs. Used in medical and anatomical discussions. Important for describing body structure.
Example Sentence
몸통이 아파요.
My torso hurts.
How to use 몸통 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Torso” is 몸통, romanized as momtong.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '몸' (mom), sounds exactly like the English word 'mom'. The second syllable, '통' (tong), sounds like 'tong' in 'tongs'. The stress is slightly on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Describing a broken toy.
그 인형은 몸통만 남아 있었어요.
Only the torso of that doll remained.
Giving an exercise instruction.
몸통을 비틀어서 스트레칭을 해주세요.
Twist your torso to stretch.
Describing someone's appearance.
그는 몸통에 큰 문신이 있어요.
He has a large tattoo on his torso.
Cultural Context
'몸통' is a more general term for the main part of the body, excluding the head and limbs. It's often used in descriptive or anatomical contexts, or when referring to non-human figures like dolls or statues. While not as common in everyday conversation as '상체' or '하체', it's frequently heard in contexts like martial arts (e.g., '몸통 박치기' - body slam) or dance, where specific body parts are isolated for movement.
Editorial note
We review entries like 몸통 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
몸통 돌리기
torso rotation
몸통 박치기
body slam
몸통을 가누다
to steady one's body/torso
Related Expressions
머리
meori
head (excluded from torso)
팔다리
paldari
limbs (excluded from torso)
몸
mom
body (broader term)
허리
heori
waist (part of torso)
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