A2 Collocation ニュートラル

백화점에 가다

baekhwajeom-e gada

To go to a department store

意味

To visit a large retail store that sells various goods.

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文化的背景

Department stores are often the most expensive places to shop. However, the 'Food Court' (Sik-dang-ga) on the top floors and the 'Food Hall' (Sik-pum-gwan) in the basement are extremely popular for all social classes because they curate the best restaurants in the country. The 'Cultural Center' (Mun-hwa Center) inside department stores offers classes on cooking, yoga, and art. Many housewives 'go to the department store' not to shop, but to attend these classes. During the summer, 'Mall-kangs' (Mall + Vacance) is a real trend. People spend the whole day in the air-conditioned department store to avoid the sweltering heat and humidity. Gift-giving culture (Chuseok/Seollal) revolves around department store gift sets. These sets are beautifully packaged and 'going to the department store' to pick them out is a major seasonal task.

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The 'Food Basement' Rule

If you are 'going to the department store' for food, specify '지하 식품관' (basement food hall) to sound like a local.

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Don't forget the '에'

In written Korean, skipping the '에' in '백화점에 가다' is a common beginner mistake. Always include it in formal writing.

意味

To visit a large retail store that sells various goods.

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The 'Food Basement' Rule

If you are 'going to the department store' for food, specify '지하 식품관' (basement food hall) to sound like a local.

⚠️

Don't forget the '에'

In written Korean, skipping the '에' in '백화점에 가다' is a common beginner mistake. Always include it in formal writing.

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Use '오픈런' for flavor

If you are going early to buy something popular, say '백화점 오픈런 가요' to sound very trendy.

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Meeting Spots

If someone says '백화점 앞에서 봐요' (Let's meet in front of the dept store), clarify which entrance, as they are usually huge!

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct destination particle.

저는 오늘 친구랑 백화점___ 가요.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解:

The particle '에' is used to indicate the destination of the verb '가다' (to go).

Which sentence means 'I went to the department store yesterday'?

어제 백화점에...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 갔어요

'어제' (yesterday) requires the past tense '갔어요'.

Complete the dialogue naturally.

A: 주말에 뭐 할 거예요? B: 선물을 사야 해서 ________________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 백화점에 갈 거예요

The question asks about future plans ('할 거예요'), so the answer should also be in the future tense.

Match the reason with the action.

백화점에 왜 가요? (Why are you going to the department store?)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 명품 가방을 보러

Buying luxury bags (명품 가방) is a typical activity at a department store, unlike buying milk (Mart) or hiking.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Baek-hwa-jeom vs. Mart

백화점 (Dept Store)
Luxury brands 명품
Gifts 선물
마트 (Supermarket)
Groceries 식료품
Daily items 생필품

Typical Floor Guide

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Basement

  • Food Hall
  • Bakery
  • Supermarket
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1st Floor

  • Cosmetics
  • Luxury Bags
  • Jewelry
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Top Floor

  • Restaurants
  • Customer Service
  • Garden

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct destination particle. Fill Blank A1

저는 오늘 친구랑 백화점___ 가요.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解:

The particle '에' is used to indicate the destination of the verb '가다' (to go).

Which sentence means 'I went to the department store yesterday'? Choose A2

어제 백화점에...

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 갔어요

'어제' (yesterday) requires the past tense '갔어요'.

Complete the dialogue naturally. dialogue_completion A2

A: 주말에 뭐 할 거예요? B: 선물을 사야 해서 ________________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 백화점에 갈 거예요

The question asks about future plans ('할 거예요'), so the answer should also be in the future tense.

Match the reason with the action. situation_matching B1

백화점에 왜 가요? (Why are you going to the department store?)

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 명품 가방을 보러

Buying luxury bags (명품 가방) is a typical activity at a department store, unlike buying milk (Mart) or hiking.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

Yes, in casual spoken Korean, the particle '에' is often replaced by '를' or dropped entirely. However, '에' is the grammatically correct version.

A 백화점 (Department Store) is usually one single brand (like Lotte) managing the whole building. A 쇼핑몰 (Shopping Mall) is a collection of independent stores in one building.

The goods are expensive, but 'going' there is free! Many Koreans go just to enjoy the air conditioning and the food court.

Use '백화점에 있어요' (Baek-hwa-jeom-e iss-eo-yo).

The 'Big Three' are Lotte (롯데), Shinsegae (신세계), and Hyundai (현대).

Yes, they have '정기 세일' (regular sales) several times a year. You can say '세일해서 백화점에 가요'.

Yes, you can say '아이쇼핑하러 백화점에 가요'.

Yes, 百 (hundred) 貨 (goods) 店 (store).

Most open at 10:30 AM and close at 8:00 PM or 8:30 PM.

Yes, that means 'I want to go to the department store.'

Very common. It's a central, easy-to-find location with everything you need.

There's no dress code, but Koreans often dress up a bit more when 'going to the department store' compared to the 'Mart'.

関連フレーズ

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쇼핑하러 가다

similar

To go shopping

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마트에 가다

contrast

To go to the supermarket

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시장에 가다

contrast

To go to the traditional market

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아이쇼핑하다

specialized form

To window shop

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구경하러 가다

similar

To go to look around

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