Korean Dictionary
How to say "Wrinkle" in Korean
“Wrinkle” in Korean is 주름 (pronounced "jureume").
주름
jureume
Usage & Context
A line or crease in the skin caused by aging. Used in beauty and medical contexts. Important for discussing skin aging.
Example Sentence
주름이 생겼어요.
I got wrinkles.
How to use 주름 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Wrinkle” is 주름, romanized as jureume.
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 주름.
Pronunciation Guide
The '주' (ju) sounds like 'joo' (as in juice), and '름' (reum) sounds like 'room' (as in a room in a house). The 'eu' vowel is a short, neutral 'uh' sound.
More Example Sentences
Observing personal aging signs.
웃을 때 눈가에 주름이 많이 생겨요.
When I smile, I get a lot of wrinkles around my eyes.
Complimenting someone's youthful skin.
어머니는 주름 하나 없이 피부가 정말 좋으세요.
My mother has really good skin without a single wrinkle.
Talking about a personal skincare routine.
주름 개선 화장품을 꾸준히 사용하고 있어요.
I'm consistently using wrinkle-improving cosmetics.
Cultural Context
Anti-aging is a massive industry in Korea, and preventing or reducing wrinkles (주름) is a primary concern for many, both men and women. Skincare routines often start early, focusing on hydration and sun protection to delay the appearance of wrinkles. Products explicitly marketed for '주름 개선' (wrinkle improvement) are ubiquitous, and discussions about '동안' (dong-an, youthful-looking face) often involve minimizing wrinkles.
Editorial note
We review entries like 주름 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
주름이 생기다
Wrinkles appear/form
주름을 펴다
To smooth out wrinkles (literally 'unfold')
주름 개선
Wrinkle improvement
Related Expressions
노화
nohwa
Aging
피부 탄력
pibu tallyeok
Skin elasticity
동안
dong-an
Youthful-looking face
주름살
jureumsal
Wrinkle (often implies more pronounced wrinkles)
More Body Parts Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Wrinkle and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
