Korean Dictionary
How to say "Underground Parking" in Korean
“Underground Parking” in Korean is 지하 주차장 (pronounced "jiha juchajang").
지하 주차장
jiha juchajang
Usage & Context
지하 주차장 are found beneath most large Korean commercial buildings, apartment complexes, and shopping malls. Korean 지하 주차장 typically use ticketing systems with hourly rates and offer validation discounts for customers of the building. Smart 지하 주차장 systems with LED indicators showing available spaces are increasingly common in Korea.
Example Sentence
쇼핑몰 지하 주차장에 차를 세웠어요.
I parked the car in the shopping mall underground parking lot.
How to use 지하 주차장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Underground Parking” is 지하 주차장, romanized as jiha juchajang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"Ji" sounds like "jee" (as in "jeep"). "Ha" sounds like "hah" (as in "haha"). "Ju" sounds like "joo" (as in "juice"). "Cha" sounds like "cha" (as in "chai tea"). "Jang" sounds like "jang" (rhymes with "hang").
More Example Sentences
Complaining about crowded parking.
백화점 지하 주차장은 항상 만차예요.
The department store's underground parking lot is always full.
Telling someone where the car is parked.
차는 지하 주차장 B2층에 세워뒀어요.
I parked the car on basement level B2 in the underground parking lot.
Asking for directions to parking.
지하 주차장 입구가 어디예요?
Where is the entrance to the underground parking lot?
Cultural Context
Underground parking lots (지하 주차장) are ubiquitous in Korea, especially in cities. Almost all large buildings, including apartment complexes, shopping malls, and offices, have them. They are often multi-level, and it's common to get a parking validation (주차 할인) from stores or restaurants you visit within the building to reduce or waive the parking fee.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
지하 주차장 입구
underground parking lot entrance
지하 주차장 출구
underground parking lot exit
주차 할인
parking discount/validation
Related Expressions
주차
jucha
parking (noun)
지상 주차장
jisang juchajang
above-ground parking lot
발렛 파킹
ballet paking
valet parking
주차 요금
jucha yoguem
parking fee
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