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B2 noun 5分で読める

수용력

suyongryeok

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解説 수용력 in your Level:

In simple terms, '수용력' means how many people or things can fit inside a place. Think of a bus or a small room. If the '수용력' is 10, then only 10 people can go inside. It is like saying 'size' or 'limit' for people in a room.

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At this level, you can understand '수용력' as 'room' or 'space' for something. It is used when talking about buildings or events. For example, if you are planning a party, you need to know the '수용력' of the restaurant to see if all your friends can come. It tells you the maximum number allowed.

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For intermediate learners, '수용력' is a formal word for 'capacity.' You will see it in news or school books. It describes not just physical space, but also how much a system (like a hospital or a bus line) can handle. It is often used with '부족하다' (to be lacking) or '충분하다' (to be enough).

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At the B2 level, '수용력' refers to 'carrying capacity,' especially in environmental or technical contexts. It is the maximum load a system can sustain without breaking or causing damage. You might use it to discuss 'environmental carrying capacity' (환경 수용력) or the 'capacity of a network' (통신 수용력). It implies a balance between demand and supply.

In advanced Korean, '수용력' encompasses the abstract ability of an organization, society, or individual to absorb and process information, change, or external shocks. It is frequently used in policy discussions, such as the 'socio-economic carrying capacity' for refugees or the 'institutional capacity' to implement new laws. It suggests a qualitative assessment of strength and resilience.

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At the highest level, '수용력' is a nuanced term in philosophy, ecology, and high-level economics. It represents the ontological limit of a structure's ability to maintain its integrity while integrating external elements. This includes the 'carrying capacity of the Earth' (지구 수용력) in the context of the Anthropocene or the 'psychological bandwidth' of a population during systemic crises. It is a key term in discourse regarding sustainability and systemic limits.

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수용력 30秒で

수용력 means the maximum capacity of a space or system to hold or handle something.
It is a formal Sino-Korean word used in news, environment, and infrastructure contexts.
Commonly used with verbs like '초과하다' (exceed) and '부족하다' (lack).
It differs from '용량' (volume) by focusing on the 'ability' to contain rather than just the size.

The Korean word 수용력 (suyong-ryeok) is a sophisticated noun that translates primarily to 'capacity' or 'carrying capacity.' While English speakers might use 'capacity' for everything from a gas tank to mental ability, Korean uses specific words for different types of capacity. 수용력 specifically refers to the limit or ability of a space, a system, an environment, or even a person's heart to receive, contain, or handle something. It is composed of three Hanja characters: 受 (Su) meaning 'to receive,' 容 (Yong) meaning 'to contain or tolerate,' and 力 (Ryeok) meaning 'power or ability.'

Physical Capacity: In urban planning or architecture, it refers to the maximum number of people or objects a venue can hold without compromising safety or function. For example, a theater's 수용력 is its seating limit.
Ecological Carrying Capacity: In environmental science, it describes the maximum population size of a species that an ecosystem can sustain indefinitely. This is a common topic in Korean news regarding over-tourism in places like Jeju Island.
Abstract/Psychological Capacity: It can also describe a person's emotional or intellectual bandwidth to accept new ideas, cultures, or the faults of others. However, in this context, it often overlaps with '포용력' (tolerance).

지속 가능한 관광을 위해서는 관광지의 수용력을 먼저 고려해야 합니다. (For sustainable tourism, we must first consider the carrying capacity of the tourist destination.)

You will encounter this word frequently in academic papers, news reports about infrastructure, and discussions regarding environmental sustainability. It implies a theoretical or practical limit that should not be exceeded to maintain balance.

Using 수용력 correctly requires understanding its role as a noun that often describes limits. It is frequently paired with verbs like 초과하다 (to exceed), 평가하다 (to evaluate), or 갖추다 (to possess/be equipped with).

Subject Marker (-이/가): 이 교실의 수용력이 부족합니다. (The capacity of this classroom is insufficient.)
Object Marker (-을/를): 정부는 도시의 수용력을 높이기 위해 도로를 확장했다. (The government expanded the roads to increase the city's capacity.)

그 섬은 이미 환경적 수용력을 넘어섰습니다. (That island has already exceeded its environmental carrying capacity.)

In a psychological sense, you might hear it used to describe how much stress or change a person can handle. For instance, '변화에 대한 수용력' refers to one's capacity to accept change. This usage is more formal than simply saying '마음이 넓다' (to be open-minded).

아이들의 학습 수용력은 개개인마다 다릅니다. (Children's learning absorption capacity differs for each individual.)

While 수용력 is not a word you would use to ask for more water at a restaurant, it is ubiquitous in professional, academic, and civic life in Korea. Understanding where it appears will help you grasp its formal nuance.

News & Current Affairs: Whenever there is a debate about immigration, new housing developments, or hospital bed shortages during a pandemic, news anchors use '수용력' to discuss whether the current systems can handle the influx. '의료 체계의 수용력' (capacity of the medical system) was a common phrase during COVID-19.
Environmental Discussions: Korea's tourism boards often discuss '환경 수용력' (environmental carrying capacity) when limiting visitors to national parks like Seoraksan or islands like Dokdo to prevent ecological damage.
IT and Engineering: Engineers might discuss '데이터 수용력' (data handling capacity) of a network or '전력 수용력' (power grid capacity) during peak summer months.

서버의 수용력을 넘어서는 접속자가 몰려 사이트가 마비되었습니다. (The site was paralyzed as visitors exceeding the server's capacity flocked in.)

Because English often uses the single word 'capacity,' learners often misapply 수용력 in contexts where other Korean words are more appropriate. Here are the most common pitfalls:

수용력 vs. 용량 (Yong-ryang): '용량' refers to the volume or quantity a container can hold (like a 500ml bottle or a 1TB hard drive). '수용력' refers to the *ability* of a larger system or space to accommodate things. You wouldn't say a cup has '수용력'; you would say it has '용량.'
수용력 vs. 능력 (Neung-ryeok): '능력' is general 'ability' or 'skill.' While '수용력' is a type of ability (the ability to receive), you cannot use it for things like 'speaking ability' or 'driving ability.' Use '수용력' only when the 'ability' involves containing or accepting something.
수용력 vs. 포용력 (Po-yong-ryeok): '포용력' is specifically 'tolerance' or 'magnanimity' toward people. While '수용력' can be used for 'accepting ideas,' '포용력' is the standard word for having a 'big heart' that embraces others' flaws.

Wrong: 이 USB의 수용력은 얼마인가요?
Right: 이 USB의 용량은 얼마인가요? (What is the capacity of this USB?)

To sound more natural, you should choose the word that fits the specific 'flavor' of capacity you are discussing. Here is a comparison of synonyms and related terms:

수용량 (Suyong-ryang): Often used interchangeably with '수용력,' but '수용량' focuses more on the *amount* (quantity) itself, whereas '수용력' focuses on the *capability* of the space. Example: '수용량을 늘리다' (increase the amount it can hold).
감당 (Gamdang): A more native-sounding noun/verb (감당하다) used for 'handling' or 'coping with' a load, stress, or expense. Example: '혼자서 감당하기 힘들다' (It's hard to handle alone).
한계 (Han-gye): Means 'limit.' If a system's '수용력' is full, it has reached its '한계.' Example: '체력의 한계' (the limit of one's physical strength).

Comparison:
1. 수용력: The system's potential to hold things.
2. 수용량: The numerical value of what can be held.
3. 포용력: The psychological breadth to accept people.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The character '容' (Yong) originally depicted a face or appearance, but evolved to mean 'to contain' because a face 'contains' emotions.

発音ガイド

UK sʰu.joŋ.njʌk̚

US sʰu.joŋ.njʌk̚

The stress is balanced across all three syllables, but the 'nyeok' syllable has a sharp stop at the end.

韻が合う語

기억 (gi-eok) 지역 (ji-eok) 노력 (no-ryeok) 탄력 (tan-ryeok) 협력 (hyeop-ryeok) 폭력 (pok-ryeok) 화력 (hwa-ryeok) 권력 (gwon-ryeok)

よくある間違い

Pronouncing 'ryeok' as 'ryeok' instead of 'nyeok' after the 'ng' sound.
Confusing the vowel 'yo' with 'yu'.

難易度

読解 4/5

Easy to recognize in texts but requires understanding Hanja roots for full nuance.

ライティング 7/5

Hard to choose between '수용력', '수용량', and '용량' without practice.

スピーキング 6/5

Nasalization [suyongnyeok] can be tricky for beginners.

リスニング 5/5

Common in news and lectures; easy to hear once the nasalization rule is known.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

사람 (Person) 능력 (Ability) 공간 (Space) 한계 (Limit) 받다 (To receive)

次に学ぶ

포용력 (Tolerance) 잠재력 (Potential) 생태계 (Ecosystem) 지속 가능성 (Sustainability) 기반 시설 (Infrastructure)

上級

임계점 (Critical point) 자기 정화 (Self-purification) 과부하 (Overload) 메커니즘 (Mechanism)

知っておくべき文法

Nasalization (비음화)

수용력 [수용녁], 협력 [혐녁]

Noun + -력 (Power/Ability suffix)

기억력 (memory), 상상력 (imagination)

Noun + -량 (Quantity suffix)

강수량 (rainfall), 수용량 (capacity amount)

Verb-기 위해 (In order to)

수용력을 높이기 위해 노력하다.

Adjective -아/어지다 (To become...)

수용력이 부족해지다.

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이 방의 수용력은 다섯 명입니다.

The capacity of this room is five people.

수용력 (noun) + 은 (topic marker)

작은 차는 수용력이 낮아요.

Small cars have low capacity.

수용력 (noun) + 이 (subject marker) + 낮아요 (is low)

수용력이 얼마예요?

What is the capacity?

Asking for a numerical limit.

이 가방은 수용력이 커요.

This bag has a large capacity.

커요 means 'big' or 'large' in this context.

교실 수용력을 확인하세요.

Check the classroom capacity.

확인하세요 is a polite command.

배의 수용력은 50명입니다.

The boat's capacity is 50 people.

Numerical count using 명 (people).

수용력이 작아서 사람이 많아요.

The capacity is small, so there are many people.

-아서 (because/so) connecting two clauses.

엘리베이터 수용력을 보세요.

Look at the elevator capacity.

Object marker '를' is used.

이 식당은 수용력이 좋아서 단체 손님이 많아요.

This restaurant has good capacity, so there are many group customers.

수용력이 좋다 (to have good capacity)

공연장의 수용력을 초과하면 안 됩니다.

You must not exceed the capacity of the performance hall.

-면 안 됩니다 (must not/should not)

버스의 수용력이 다 찼습니다.

The bus capacity is full.

다 찼습니다 (is completely filled)

더 넓은 장소로 옮겨서 수용력을 늘립시다.

Let's move to a wider place and increase the capacity.

-읍시다 (let's) suggestive ending.

이 호텔의 최대 수용력은 몇 명인가요?

What is the maximum capacity of this hotel?

최대 (maximum) + 수용력

주차장의 수용력이 부족해서 길에 차를 세웠어요.

The parking lot's capacity was insufficient, so I parked on the street.

부족해서 (because it is lacking)

도서관은 수용력이 커서 공부하기 좋아요.

The library has a large capacity, so it's good for studying.

수용력이 크다 (to have a large capacity)

안전상의 이유로 수용력을 제한합니다.

We are limiting capacity for safety reasons.

제한합니다 (to limit/restrict)

도시의 수용력을 고려하여 주택을 건설해야 합니다.

Houses should be built considering the city's capacity.

고려하여 (considering/taking into account)

새로운 서버는 데이터 수용력이 훨씬 뛰어납니다.

The new server has much better data capacity.

훨씬 (much/far) + 뛰어납니다 (is excellent)

축제 기간 동안 마을의 수용력이 한계에 도달했습니다.

The village's capacity reached its limit during the festival period.

한계에 도달하다 (to reach a limit)

병원의 수용력을 높이기 위해 병상을 추가했습니다.

Beds were added to increase the hospital's capacity.

-기 위해 (in order to)

이 시스템은 대량의 정보를 처리할 수 있는 수용력이 있습니다.

This system has the capacity to process a large amount of information.

처리할 수 있는 (that can process)

환경 수용력을 무시한 개발은 재앙을 초래할 수 있습니다.

Development that ignores environmental carrying capacity can cause disaster.

무시한 (that ignored) + 초래할 수 있다 (can cause)

우리는 타인의 의견에 대한 수용력을 길러야 합니다.

We must develop the capacity to accept others' opinions.

수용력을 기르다 (to cultivate/develop capacity)

갑작스러운 인구 증가로 학교의 수용력이 부족해졌다.

The school's capacity became insufficient due to a sudden population increase.

부족해졌다 (became insufficient - past tense of become)

지속 가능한 성장을 위해 경제적 수용력을 분석해야 한다.

For sustainable growth, economic carrying capacity must be analyzed.

분석해야 한다 (must analyze)

관광객의 급증은 섬의 생태적 수용력을 위협하고 있다.

The surge in tourists is threatening the island's ecological carrying capacity.

위협하고 있다 (is threatening - present progressive)

이 댐은 홍수를 조절할 수 있는 충분한 수용력을 갖추고 있다.

This dam is equipped with sufficient capacity to control floods.

갖추고 있다 (to be equipped with/possess)

문화적 다양성에 대한 사회적 수용력이 높아지고 있습니다.

Social capacity for cultural diversity is increasing.

높아지고 있습니다 (is becoming higher)

도로망의 수용력이 한계에 이르러 극심한 정체가 발생했다.

Severe congestion occurred as the road network's capacity reached its limit.

한계에 이르러 (reaching the limit)

기업은 시장의 수용력을 파악한 후 신제품을 출시했다.

The company released the new product after identifying the market's capacity.

파악한 후 (after identifying/grasping)

공항의 수용력을 확충하기 위해 제2터미널을 건설 중이다.

A second terminal is under construction to expand the airport's capacity.

확충하기 위해 (in order to expand/augment)

개인의 심리적 수용력을 넘어서는 스트레스는 병을 유발한다.

Stress exceeding an individual's psychological capacity causes illness.

넘어서는 (that exceeds) + 유발한다 (causes)

지구의 자정 능력과 수용력을 고려한 정책이 시급하다.

Policies considering the Earth's self-purification ability and carrying capacity are urgent.

시급하다 (to be urgent/pressing)

난민 수용에 대한 국민들의 심리적 수용력을 조사했다.

They surveyed the citizens' psychological capacity regarding the acceptance of refugees.

수용 (acceptance/accommodation) vs 수용력 (capacity to accept)

도시의 인프라 수용력을 초과하는 무분별한 개발은 지양해야 한다.

Indiscriminate development that exceeds the city's infrastructure capacity should be avoided.

지양해야 한다 (should avoid/refrain from)

이 이론은 사회 시스템의 정보 수용력을 설명하는 데 유용하다.

This theory is useful in explaining the information processing capacity of social systems.

-하는 데 유용하다 (is useful in doing...)

정치적 갈등이 심화되면서 사회의 갈등 수용력이 낮아졌다.

As political conflicts intensified, the society's capacity to handle conflict decreased.

심화되면서 (while/as it intensifies)

기술 혁신의 속도가 사회의 수용력을 앞지르고 있다.

The pace of technological innovation is outstripping society's capacity to absorb it.

앞지르고 있다 (is outstripping/passing)

조직의 수용력을 넘어서는 과도한 업무는 생산성을 저해한다.

Excessive work exceeding the organization's capacity hinders productivity.

저해한다 (to hinder/impede)

환경적 수용력 내에서의 개발만이 진정한 지속 가능성을 담보한다.

Only development within environmental carrying capacity guarantees true sustainability.

담보한다 (to guarantee/ensure)

생태계의 복원력과 수용력 사이의 상관관계를 규명하는 연구가 진행 중이다.

Research is underway to identify the correlation between ecosystem resilience and carrying capacity.

규명하는 (that clarifies/identifies)

인류는 지구의 생물학적 수용력을 이미 1.7배 초과하여 소비하고 있다.

Humanity is already consuming 1.7 times the Earth's biological carrying capacity.

초과하여 (exceeding and...)

포스트모던 사회에서 진리의 수용력은 주관적 해석에 따라 달라진다.

In postmodern society, the capacity for truth varies according to subjective interpretation.

따라 달라진다 (varies according to)

거시 경제적 관점에서 국가의 채무 수용력을 면밀히 검토해야 한다.

From a macroeconomic perspective, a nation's debt-carrying capacity must be closely examined.

면밀히 (closely/scrutinizingly)

디지털 전환기의 교육 수용력 확충은 국가 경쟁력과 직결된다.

Expanding educational capacity in the digital transition era is directly linked to national competitiveness.

직결된다 (is directly linked)

법적 수용력을 고려하지 않은 급진적 개혁은 사회적 혼란을 야기한다.

Radical reforms that do not consider legal capacity cause social turmoil.

야기한다 (to cause/bring about)

지정학적 리스크에 대한 시장의 수용력이 시험대에 올랐다.

The market's capacity to handle geopolitical risks has been put to the test.

시험대에 오르다 (to be put to the test)

인간 인지의 수용력 한계는 인공지능과의 공생에서 중요한 변수다.

The limit of human cognitive capacity is a key variable in coexistence with AI.

변수다 (is a variable)

類義語

용량 능력 포용력 수용량

反対語

배출량 거부

よく使う組み合わせ

수용력을 초과하다

수용력을 갖추다

수용력을 늘리다

환경 수용력

심리적 수용력

수용력이 부족하다

최대 수용력

수용력을 한계

수용력을 평가하다

데이터 수용력

よく使うフレーズ

수용력 한계

— The point where no more can be handled. Used when a system is about to fail.

응급실이 수용력 한계에 도달했습니다.

수용력 확충

— Expanding or increasing the capacity. Common in government planning.

전력 수용력 확충을 위한 투자가 시급하다.

수용력을 넘어서다

— To go beyond the allowed or possible limit.

인구수가 도시의 수용력을 넘어섰다.

수용력이 크다

— To have a large capacity.

이 경기장은 수용력이 매우 크다.

수용력이 낮다

— To have a small or limited capacity.

작은 섬은 수용력이 낮을 수밖에 없다.

수용력을 개선하다

— To improve the capacity of a system.

교통 시스템의 수용력을 개선해야 한다.

수용력 분석

— The act of calculating or studying a system's capacity.

수용력 분석 결과, 추가 건설이 필요하다.

수용력 내에서

— Staying within the allowed limit.

수용력 내에서만 예약을 받으세요.

수용력 위기

— A situation where capacity is insufficient to meet demand.

수용력 위기로 인해 전력 공급이 중단되었다.

수용력을 회복하다

— To return a system's capacity to its normal state.

생태계가 스스로 수용력을 회복하도록 도와야 한다.

よく混同される語

수용력 vs 수용량

Focuses on the quantity/amount; '수용력' focuses on the ability/potential.

수용력 vs 용량

Used for physical volume or digital storage size.

수용력 vs 포용력

Used for psychological tolerance of people's faults.

慣用句と表現

"그릇이 크다"

— Literally 'the bowl is big.' Idiomatically, it means a person has a large capacity for leadership or tolerance.

그는 그릇이 커서 수용력도 좋다.

Informal/Neutral

"바닥이 나다"

— To run out of something or reach the very bottom of capacity.

인내심의 수용력이 바닥이 났다.

Neutral

"포화 상태"

— Saturation state; when capacity is 100% full.

시장이 이미 포화 상태라 수용력이 없다.

Formal

"숨통이 트이다"

— To get some breathing room; to have some capacity freed up.

새 병원이 생겨 수용력에 숨통이 트였다.

Neutral

"발 디딜 틈이 없다"

— No space to step; describes a place way beyond its capacity.

지하철에 수용력을 초과해 발 디딜 틈이 없었다.

Informal

"넘치면 모자람만 못하다"

— Too much is as bad as too little (over capacity is harmful).

수용력을 넘치는 관광은 독이 된다.

Literary

"한 배를 타다"

— To be in the same boat; sharing the same capacity/fate.

우리는 같은 수용력 안에 있는 한 배를 탄 운명이다.

Neutral

"문턱이 높다"

— The threshold is high; describes a low capacity for entry.

그 학교는 수용력이 적어 입학 문턱이 높다.

Neutral

"물 샐 틈 없다"

— Water-tight; describes a system with perfect (full) capacity/security.

수용력 관리가 물 샐 틈 없이 완벽하다.

Neutral

"밑 빠진 독에 물 붓기"

— Pouring water into a bottomless pot; a system with no 'holding' capacity.

수용력 없는 곳에 투자하는 건 밑 빠진 독에 물 붓기다.

Proverb

間違えやすい

수용력 vs 수용 (Acceptance)

Related root.

'수용' is the act of accepting; '수용력' is the capacity to do so.

의견 수용 (Accepting opinions) vs 수용력 부족 (Lack of capacity).

수용력 vs 응집력 (Cohesion)

Ends in '-ryeok'.

Cohesion is pulling together; '수용력' is taking in.

팀의 응집력 (Team cohesion).

수용력 vs 적응력 (Adaptability)

Ends in '-ryeok'.

Adaptability is changing oneself; '수용력' is taking in external things.

환경 적응력 (Adaptability to environment).

수용력 vs 생산력 (Productivity)

Ends in '-ryeok'.

Productivity is output; '수용력' is input/storage limit.

공장의 생산력 (Factory productivity).

수용력 vs 잠재력 (Potential)

General power noun.

Potential is hidden power; '수용력' is a specific limit of capacity.

그의 잠재력은 무한하다. (His potential is infinite.)

文型パターン

N의 수용력은 [Number]명입니다.

이 버스의 수용력은 40명입니다.

수용력이 부족해서 V-아/어/여야 해요.

수용력이 부족해서 자리를 늘려야 해요.

N의 수용력을 고려할 때, ...

환경 수용력을 고려할 때, 개발은 멈춰야 합니다.

수용력을 초과하는 N은/는 ...을/를 야기한다.

수용력을 초과하는 관광은 환경 파괴를 야기한다.

N에 대한 수용력 확충은 ...의 관건이다.

디지털 수용력 확충은 미래 경쟁력의 관건이다.

수용력을 갖춘 N

충분한 수용력을 갖춘 병원

수용력의 한계에 부딪히다

도시가 수용력의 한계에 부딪혔다.

심리적 수용력을 넓히다

다양한 경험은 심리적 수용력을 넓혀준다.

語族

名詞

수용 (Acceptance/Accommodation)

수용소 (Detention center/Camp)

수용인원 (Number of people accommodated)

수용량 (Capacity amount)

動詞

수용하다 (To accept/accommodate)

수용되다 (To be accepted/accommodated)

形容詞

수용적이다 (To be receptive/accepting)

使い方

frequency

Common in professional and media contexts.

よくある間違い

Using '수용력' for a glass of water. → 이 컵의 용량은...
'수용력' is for systems/spaces; '용량' is for containers.
Pronouncing it as [suyongryeok]. → [suyongnyeok]
Nasalization rule: 'ng' + 'r' becomes 'ng' + 'n'.
Saying '수용력이 넓다' (wide capacity). → 수용력이 크다 (big capacity).
In Korean, capacity is 'big/small' (크다/작다), not 'wide/narrow'.
Confusing it with '수용' (acceptance). → 수용력을 높이다.
'수용' is the act; '수용력' is the potential.
Using '수용력' for physical strength. → 체력 (physical strength).
'수용력' is only for 'receiving/containing'.

ヒント

Formal Writing

When writing a report about tourism or city planning, always use '수용력' instead of '크기' (size).

The 'N' Sound

Don't forget the nasalization! It's 'Su-yong-nyeok,' not 'Su-yong-ryeok.' Practice saying 'nyeok' clearly.

Environmental Context

Learn '환경 수용력' as a fixed phrase. It’s very common in Korean environmental news.

Capacity vs Ability

Remember that '수용력' is a type of '능력' (ability), but specifically for 'holding' or 'accepting'.

vs. 포용력

If you want to praise someone's kind and broad heart, use '포용력'. If you want to talk about their ability to learn, use '수용력'.

IT Context

Use '데이터 수용력' for how much data a network can handle, but '저장 용량' for how much a disk can store.

Particles

It is often used with '을/를 초과하다' (exceed capacity) or '이/가 부족하다' (lack capacity).

Pair with '한계'

When capacity is full, use '수용력의 한계에 도달하다' (reach the limit of capacity).

The 'Power' Suffix

Any word ending in '-력' is a 'power' or 'ability.' This helps you categorize it immediately.

Hanja Roots

Knowing 'Su' (receive) and 'Yong' (contain) helps you understand other words like '수입' (import) and '내용' (content).

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'SU-itcase' (Su) that is 'YOUNG' (Yong) and has 'RYEOK' (Power/Strength). A suitcase's capacity depends on how much it can 'receive' and 'hold.'

視覚的連想

Imagine a stadium with a giant 'Max Capacity' sign. The sign represents '수용력'.

Word Web

Physical Space System Limit Environment Psychology Infrastructure Tourism Population Data

チャレンジ

Try to use '수용력' instead of 'capacity' when you talk about your phone's battery or your brain's ability to learn today. (Wait! For phone battery, use '용량'! Did I catch you?)

語源

Sino-Korean word derived from Chinese characters.

元の意味： The power (力) to receive (受) and contain (容).

Sino-Korean (Hanja)

文化的な背景

When discussing 'social capacity' for refugees or immigrants, be aware that this is a sensitive political topic in Korea.

English speakers use 'capacity' for both 'volume' (milk in a jug) and 'ability' (carrying capacity). Korean splits these into '용량' and '수용력.'

Jeju Island's 'Tourism Carrying Capacity' (관광 수용력) reports. COVID-19 'Medical System Capacity' briefings by the KCDC. The 'Earth's Carrying Capacity' in Korean environmental documentaries.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Urban Planning

도시 수용력 검토
인프라 수용력 확충
인구 수용력 계산
교통 수용력 분석

Environmental Science

생태적 수용력
지구의 수용력
환경 부하량
자원 수용력

Information Technology

서버 수용력
트래픽 수용력
동시 접속 수용력
데이터 처리 수용력

Psychology/Education

학습 수용력
변화 수용력
정서적 수용력
인지적 수용력

Tourism

관광 수용력
방문객 제한
지역 사회 수용력
시설 수용력

会話のきっかけ

"이 카페는 수용력이 얼마나 될까요? (How much capacity do you think this cafe has?)"

"제주도의 관광 수용력이 이미 넘었다고 생각하세요? (Do you think Jeju Island's tourism capacity has already been exceeded?)"

"시험 기간에는 뇌의 수용력이 부족한 것 같아요. (During exam periods, I feel like my brain's capacity is insufficient.)"

"우리 회사는 새로운 프로젝트를 맡을 수용력이 있나요? (Does our company have the capacity to take on a new project?)"

"도시의 수용력을 높이려면 무엇이 가장 필요할까요? (What is most needed to increase a city's capacity?)"

日記のテーマ

오늘 나의 심리적 수용력은 어느 정도였나요? 스트레스를 잘 견뎠나요? (How was my psychological capacity today? Did I handle stress well?)

지구가 인류를 수용할 수 있는 수용력에 대해 자신의 생각을 써 보세요. (Write your thoughts on the Earth's capacity to accommodate humanity.)

내가 사는 도시의 인프라 수용력 중 가장 개선이 필요한 부분은 무엇인가요? (What part of your city's infrastructure capacity needs the most improvement?)

새로운 언어를 배울 때 나의 인지적 수용력을 어떻게 높일 수 있을까요? (How can I increase my cognitive capacity when learning a new language?)

관광지의 수용력 제한 정책에 대해 찬성하나요, 반대하나요? (Do you support or oppose the policy of limiting capacity at tourist destinations?)

よくある質問

10 問

No, for phone memory or SD cards, '용량' (yong-ryang) is the correct term. '수용력' is for larger systems like buildings, networks, or ecosystems.

'수용량' refers to the specific number or amount (e.g., 'The capacity is 500 liters'). '수용력' refers to the ability or potential to hold that amount (e.g., 'The system's capacity is high'). In many cases, they are used interchangeably.

Yes, but in an abstract sense. It refers to a person's ability to accept new information, cultures, or stress. For accepting people's personalities, '포용력' is better.

It is pronounced [수용녁]. The 'r' sound changes to an 'n' sound because of the 'ng' before it.

Yes, it is quite formal. In casual conversation, people might just say '자리가 많다' (there are many seats) or '들어갈 수 있다' (can go in).

Absolutely. '환경 수용력' or '생태적 수용력' are the standard terms for carrying capacity in Korean.

'수용' means acceptance. '수용력' is the *capacity* for acceptance.

It's better to say '배터리 용량'. '수용력' sounds like the battery is a room people are entering.

It refers to 'psychological bandwidth'—how much mental stress or new information a person can handle at once.

The verb is '수용하다' (to accommodate/accept). '수용력이 있다' is the phrase used to describe the capacity.

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