Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wardrobe" in Korean
“Wardrobe” in Korean is 옷장 (pronounced "Otjang").
옷장
Otjang
Usage & Context
A wardrobe is a large cabinet for storing clothes. Korean homes often have built-in wardrobes or large freestanding ones in bedrooms.
Example Sentence
옷장에 계절별로 옷을 정리해요.
I organize clothes in the wardrobe by season.
How to use 옷장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wardrobe” is 옷장, romanized as Otjang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'ot-jang'. The 'ot' ends with a sharp, unreleased 't'. 'Jang' rhymes with English 'jong' but with an open 'a'.
More Example Sentences
furniture shopping
새 옷장을 주문했어요.
I ordered a new wardrobe.
spring cleaning
옷장 정리 좀 해야겠어요.
I really need to organize my wardrobe.
complaining about clothes
옷장이 꽉 찼어요.
My wardrobe is stuffed full.
Cultural Context
옷장 (literally 'clothes storage') refers specifically to the standalone wardrobe/closet furniture. For a built-in walk-in closet, Koreans say 드레스룸 (dress room). In older Korean homes, large 옷장 inherited from parents are common, while newer apartments typically feature 붙박이장 (built-in closets) or 드레스룸.
Editorial note
We review entries like 옷장 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
옷장에 걸어 놨어요.
I hung it in the wardrobe.
옷장 정리할 때 됐어요.
It's time to organize the wardrobe.
옷장이 작아요.
The wardrobe is small.
Related Expressions
옷걸이
otgeori
hanger
드레스룸
deureseurum
walk-in closet
붙박이장
butbagijang
built-in closet
서랍
seorap
drawer
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