Korean Dictionary
How to say "Weapon" in Korean
“Weapon” in Korean is 무기 (pronounced "Mugi").
무기
Mugi
Usage & Context
Military term related to weapon. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 무기에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about weapon.
How to use 무기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Weapon” is 무기, romanized as Mugi.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 무기.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'mu-gi'. Two simple syllables: 'mu' (like English 'moo'), 'gi' (like 'gee'). Easy to say.
More Example Sentences
safety warning
무기를 함부로 다루면 안 돼요.
Weapons must not be handled carelessly.
law explanation
한국은 개인 무기 소지가 금지되어 있어요.
Personal weapon possession is banned in Korea.
figurative use
그의 유머가 가장 강력한 무기예요.
His humor is his strongest weapon.
Cultural Context
무기 is often used metaphorically — 비밀 무기 (secret weapon), 강력한 무기 (powerful weapon) mean advantages, not literal arms. Korea has extremely strict gun control; civilian firearms are nearly nonexistent, so 무기 in conversation usually refers to knives, military arms, or figurative advantages. 무기 상인 (weapons dealer) is a classic movie villain.
Editorial note
We review entries like 무기 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
무기를 내려놔.
Put down the weapon.
강력한 무기예요.
It's a powerful weapon.
비밀 무기가 있어요.
I have a secret weapon.
Related Expressions
총
chong
gun
칼
kal
knife, blade
폭탄
poktan
bomb
무장
mujang
armament
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