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B2 noun #4,500 よく出る 7分で読める

보급

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At the A1 level, '보급' (bogeup) might be a bit difficult because it is a formal word. However, you can think of it as a big word for 'giving things to many people.' Imagine a teacher giving books to every student in a school. That is a kind of '보급.' You might see this word on the news when they talk about things everyone uses, like '스마트폰' (smartphones). Just remember: '보급' is about making sure many people have something. It is not for one person; it is for everyone. For example, if a company makes a phone that is not expensive so many people can buy it, they call it a '보급형' (bogeup-hyeong) phone. Think of it as 'The Everybody Version.'

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At the A2 level, you can start using '보급' to talk about technology and common items. You might hear people say '인터넷 보급' (internet distribution). This means making internet available to many homes. You can use the verb form '보급하다' (to distribute/supply) when talking about an organization doing something for the public. For example, '정부가 물을 보급해요' (The government supplies water). It is a useful word when you want to sound more formal than just saying '줘요' (gives). Remember that '보급' usually happens on a large scale, like in a whole city or a whole country. It is a very helpful word for describing how things like computers or apps spread to everyone.

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At the B1 level, '보급' becomes an essential word for discussing social issues and history. You should understand the difference between '보급' (making something widespread) and '공급' (economic supply). '보급' often implies a goal of popularization or public welfare. For instance, '신기술의 보급' (the dissemination of new technology) is a common topic in school or work. You will also see it in military contexts in movies or books, where '보급품' means the food and equipment soldiers need. You should be able to use '보급되다' (to be disseminated/distributed) to describe trends, such as how coffee became popular in Korea: '커피가 전국적으로 보급되었다.'

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At the B2 level, you should use '보급' with precision in professional and academic contexts. You are expected to understand its Hanja roots (普: wide, 及: reach), which helps you distinguish it from '유포' (often negative dissemination) or '전파' (propagation of waves/culture). You should be comfortable discussing '보급률' (penetration rate/adoption rate) as a statistical measure. For example, '한국은 초고속 인터넷 보급률이 세계 최고 수준이다' (Korea has one of the highest high-speed internet penetration rates in the world). You should also recognize '보급형' as a marketing term for entry-level products and understand that it implies a strategic move to capture the mass market.

At the C1 level, your use of '보급' should reflect an understanding of its systemic implications. You can use it to discuss the '보급' of ideologies, legal systems, or educational philosophies. You should be able to analyze how the '보급' of certain technologies (like AI or renewable energy) affects the socio-economic landscape. In writing, you might use '보급' to describe the democratization of information: '인터넷은 정보의 보급을 가속화하여 지식의 평등을 가져왔다' (The internet accelerated the dissemination of information, bringing about equality of knowledge). You should also be familiar with related military terms like '보급로 차단' (cutting off supply lines) in historical or political analysis.

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At the C2 level, '보급' is a tool for nuanced discourse on global logistics, infrastructure development, and cultural history. You can discuss the '보급' of the printing press and its role in the Reformation, or the '보급' of modern medicine in developing nations. You understand the word's placement within a network of similar terms like '확산' (diffusion), '심화' (deepening), and '고착' (fixation). Your usage should be sophisticated, perhaps critiquing the '보급' of consumerist values or the '보급' of specific urban planning models. You are capable of using '보급' in high-level policy papers, legal documents, or philosophical treatises to describe the widespread implementation or adoption of complex systems.

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Bogeup (보급) means spreading something like tech or info to everyone.
It also means 'supply' in military or emergency logistics contexts.
Commonly used as '보급형' to describe budget or entry-level products.
It implies a wide-scale, systematic distribution rather than personal giving.

The Korean word 보급 (Bogeup) is a multifaceted noun that translates to 'supply,' 'distribution,' 'dissemination,' or 'popularization.' Rooted in Hanja—普 (보 - universal/general) and 及 (급 - to reach)—it literally describes the process of making something reach a wide or universal audience. Unlike simple giving (주다) or selling (팔다), 보급 implies a systematic or widespread effort to ensure that a resource, technology, or idea becomes accessible to the general public or a specific group that needs it.

Technological Context: In the tech world, 보급 refers to the 'penetration' or 'adoption' rate of new gadgets. When smartphones first appeared, the '스마트폰 보급' (smartphone dissemination) changed how society functioned. A '보급형' (bogeup-hyeong) model refers to an 'entry-level' or 'budget' version of a product designed to reach the mass market rather than just the elite.

정부는 농촌 지역에 초고속 인터넷 보급을 확대하기로 했습니다.
Translation: The government decided to expand the distribution/dissemination of high-speed internet to rural areas.

Logistics and Military Context: In military or emergency management terms, 보급 translates strictly to 'supply' or 'logistics.' It involves the movement of food, ammunition, and equipment to troops. A '보급로' (bogeup-ro) is a supply route, and '보급품' (bogeup-pum) are the supplies themselves. This usage emphasizes the necessity and the movement of goods from a central point to the periphery.

Socially, 보급 can apply to ideas or knowledge. For instance, the '보급' of health information or educational resources. It suggests an upward trend in accessibility. When you hear this word, think of a wave spreading across a map, filling in the gaps where something was previously missing or rare. It is a highly positive word in economic and social development contexts, signaling progress and equality of access.

이 책은 인문학의 대중적 보급을 위해 쓰였습니다.
Translation: This book was written for the popular dissemination of the humanities.

Economic Context: Economists use 보급률 (bogeup-ryul) to measure market saturation. If the '자동차 보급률' (car ownership rate) is high, it means most households own a car. It is a key metric for measuring the standard of living and infrastructure development in a country.

Using 보급 correctly requires understanding its role as both a noun and the root of the active verb 보급하다 and the passive verb 보급되다. In daily conversation, you might not use it to describe giving a friend a snack, but you would use it when talking about why everyone suddenly has a specific app or why a certain food is now available in every grocery store.

새로운 농업 기술이 전국적으로 보급되었습니다.
Translation: New agricultural technologies have been disseminated nationwide.

Notice the use of ~되다 here. Because 보급 is often the result of a large-scale process, the passive form is very common. You describe the state of something having become widespread. Conversely, if an organization or government is the actor, you use ~하다.

Active Usage (보급하다): Used when an entity is actively distributing or spreading something. '정부는 마스크를 무료로 보급했다' (The government distributed masks for free).

그 회사는 저렴한 가격으로 컴퓨터를 보급하는 데 주력하고 있다.
Translation: That company is focusing on supplying/distributing computers at a low price.

Noun Form as a Modifier: When 보급 is followed by another noun, it often functions like an adjective. '보급형' (Entry-level), '보급로' (Supply route), '보급창' (Supply depot). This is very common in marketing and military contexts.

In academic writing, 보급 is preferred over more colloquial words like '나눠주다' (to hand out) because it implies a structured, broad-scale objective. It carries a sense of 'equipping' a population with something they didn't have before. Whether it's the '보급' of clean water or the '보급' of a new ideology, the word emphasizes the scale and the transformative nature of the distribution.

에너지 절약형 가전제품의 보급이 시급하다.
Translation: The dissemination of energy-efficient appliances is urgent.

You will encounter 보급 in a variety of professional and public settings. It is a staple of news broadcasts, particularly in segments related to technology, health, and government policy. If you watch a Korean tech review, you'll likely hear about '보급형 스마트폰' (budget smartphones) being compared to '플래그십' (flagship) models. This distinction is crucial for consumers looking for value.

이번 신제품은 프리미엄급 성능을 갖춘 보급형 모델입니다.
Translation: This new product is a budget/entry-level model with premium-level performance.

In historical documentaries or dramas (Saguek), 보급 is often used in the context of war. Commanders will shout about '보급로' (supply routes) being cut off by the enemy. This makes it a high-stakes word in military narratives, representing the lifeblood of an army. Without 보급, an army cannot survive, no matter how brave the soldiers are.

News & Media: '전기차 보급률이 작년 대비 20% 증가했습니다.' (The electric vehicle adoption rate increased by 20% compared to last year). This usage is very common in economic reporting.

Furthermore, in the corporate world, a '보급' strategy is a 'market penetration' strategy. Companies aim to '보급' their services to as many users as possible to dominate the market. In schools, you might hear about the '보급' of new textbooks or digital learning tools. It is a word that describes the movement of something from the 'few' or 'central' to the 'many' or 'widespread.'

적군의 보급로를 차단하는 것이 이번 작전의 핵심이다.
Translation: Cutting off the enemy's supply route is the core of this operation.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is using 보급 for personal, one-on-one giving. You cannot '보급' a gift to your mother or '보급' a pencil to a classmate. The word implies a mass or systematic scale. If the scale is small, use '주다' (to give) or '전달하다' (to deliver/hand over).

친구에게 선물을 보급했다. (X) → 친구에게 선물을 주었다. (O)
Reason: '보급' is for mass distribution, not personal gifts.

Another common confusion is between 보급 and 분배 (Bunbae). While both involve moving things to people, 분배 focuses on the 'sharing' or 'allocation' of a finite amount (like dividing a cake or distributing wealth fairly). 보급 focuses on the 'spreading' or 'supply' of something so that everyone has access to it.

보급 vs. 분배: Use 보급 when talking about technology (smartphones), infrastructure (water), or military supplies. Use 분배 when talking about profits, income, or dividing resources among a group.

Lastly, be careful with the word 보급형. While it literally means 'for distribution,' in a modern consumer context, it has a strong connotation of being 'cheap' or 'budget.' If you are trying to say a product is 'popular' because it's high quality, don't call it '보급형' unless you mean it's the entry-level version. Instead, use '인기 있는' (popular).

이것은 보급형 명품 가방입니다. (X)
Reason: Luxury goods (명품) by definition are not '보급형' (mass-distributed/budget). This is an oxymoron.

Korean has several words for 'spreading' or 'giving,' and choosing the right one depends on what is being spread and how it is being spread. 보급 is the most versatile for goods and technology, but others might be better for different contexts.

전파 (Jeonpa) - Propagation: Often used for waves (radio), viruses, or culture/religions. It implies a natural or infectious spread. '한류의 전파' (The spread of the Korean Wave).

배포 (Baepo) - Distribution: Specifically used for documents, software, or flyers. It implies 'handing out' a copy to everyone. '보도 자료 배포' (Distribution of a press release).

지식의 보급 vs. 소문의 유포
Comparison: '보급' is for beneficial knowledge; '유포' (dissemination/circulation) is often used for negative things like rumors or illegal content.

공급 (Gonggeup) - Supply: Focuses on the economic act of 'providing' or 'furnishing.' It is the 'supply' in 'supply and demand' (수요와 공급). While 보급 is about the state of being widespread, 공급 is about the act of putting something into the market.

When in doubt, if you are talking about a government project to give every student a laptop, or a company making a cheap phone for everyone, 보급 is your best choice. It captures the 'universalization' aspect that other words lack.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

The character '普' is the same 'Bo' used in '보편적' (Universal). The character '及' is the same 'Geup' used in '급급하다' (to be urgent/reach for).

発音ガイド

UK /boʊɡɯp/

US /boʊɡʌp/

Equal stress on both syllables.

韻が合う語

보급 (Bogeup) 고급 (Gogeup - High class) 초급 (Chogeup - Beginner) 중급 (Junggeup - Intermediate) 상급 (Sanggeup - Advanced) 등급 (Deunggeup - Grade) 지급 (Jigeup - Payment) 시급 (Sigeup - Urgent)

よくある間違い

Pronouncing 'geup' like 'gap'.
Making the 'p' at the end too aspirated (it should be an unreleased stop).
Pronouncing 'bo' like 'boo'.

難易度

読解 3/5

Common in news and technical texts, but requires knowing the Hanja nuance.

ライティング 4/5

Requires distinguishing from synonyms like 공급 or 배포.

スピーキング 3/5

Used frequently in discussions about tech and society.

リスニング 3/5

Clear pronunciation but often appears in fast-paced news.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

주다 나누다 공급 물건 기술

次に学ぶ

유포 확산 침투 포화 시장 점유율

上級

병참 (Logistics) 병참선 (Lines of communication) 대중화 (Popularization) 범용화 (Generalization)

知っておくべき文法

Hanja-based Nouns + 하다/되다

보급하다 (Active), 보급되다 (Passive)

Noun + 형 (Type/Model)

보급형 (Entry-level type)

Noun + 률 (Rate)

보급률 (Penetration rate)

Noun + 로 (Path/Route)

보급로 (Supply route)

Noun + 품 (Goods/Item)

보급품 (Supplies)

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レベル別の例文

정부는 물을 보급합니다.

The government supplies water.

보급합니다 is the formal present tense of 보급하다.

이것은 보급형 가방이에요.

This is a budget-friendly (standard) bag.

보급형 means a model made for many people to use.

컴퓨터 보급이 중요해요.

Distributing computers is important.

보급 is used as a noun here.

학교에 책을 보급해요.

We distribute books to schools.

The particle '에' shows where the books are going.

쌀을 보급하고 있어요.

They are supplying rice.

~고 있다 shows an ongoing action.

새 옷을 보급받았어요.

I received the supplied new clothes.

보급받다 means to receive supplies.

모든 마을에 전기를 보급해요.

We supply electricity to every village.

보급하다 is used for public services.

마스크 보급이 끝났어요.

The mask distribution is finished.

보급 is the subject of this sentence.

인터넷이 전국에 보급되었어요.

The internet was distributed/disseminated nationwide.

보급되다 is the passive form.

정부는 가난한 사람들에게 음식을 보급해요.

The government supplies food to poor people.

보급하다 implies a systematic effort.

이 휴대폰은 보급형이라서 싸요.

This phone is cheap because it's a budget model.

~이라서 means 'because it is'.

군대에서 보급품을 받았어요.

I received supplies in the army.

보급품 refers to the items supplied.

새로운 기술을 보급하기 위해 노력해요.

We are trying to disseminate new technology.

~하기 위해 means 'in order to'.

비타민 보급이 건강에 도움이 돼요.

Supplying vitamins helps with health.

보급 can refer to nutrients.

우리는 깨끗한 물을 마을에 보급했습니다.

We supplied clean water to the village.

Formal past tense.

이 약은 보급이 잘 되어 있어요.

This medicine is well-distributed.

보급이 잘 되다 means 'to be widely available'.

스마트폰의 보급으로 생활이 편리해졌다.

Life became convenient with the dissemination of smartphones.

~으로 인해/으로 means 'due to'.

전쟁 중에는 보급로를 지키는 것이 중요하다.

During a war, it is important to protect supply routes.

보급로 is a compound noun (supply + road).

정부는 신재생 에너지를 보급하려고 합니다.

The government intends to disseminate renewable energy.

~하려고 하다 indicates intention.

이 잡지는 지식 보급을 목적으로 창간되었다.

This magazine was founded for the purpose of disseminating knowledge.

목적으로 means 'with the purpose of'.

재난 지역에 구호 물자를 보급했습니다.

We supplied relief goods to the disaster area.

구호 물자 (relief goods) is often paired with 보급.

농기계 보급이 농업 생산성을 높였다.

The distribution of farm machinery increased agricultural productivity.

보급 is the subject that caused the change.

이 모델은 보급형이지만 성능이 뛰어납니다.

This model is an entry-level one, but its performance is excellent.

~이지만 means 'although/but'.

전염병 예방을 위해 백신을 보급하고 있다.

They are distributing vaccines to prevent infectious diseases.

보급하고 있다 is the present progressive.

초고속 인터넷 보급률이 90%를 넘었습니다.

The high-speed internet penetration rate has exceeded 90%.

보급률 refers to the percentage of distribution.

새로운 교육 커리큘럼을 전국 학교에 보급할 계획이다.

There is a plan to disseminate a new educational curriculum to schools nationwide.

~할 계획이다 means 'plan to'.

군수 보급 체계에 문제가 생겨 작전이 지연되었다.

The operation was delayed due to a problem in the military supply system.

보급 체계 means 'supply system'.

이 기술은 아직 보급 단계에 머물러 있다.

This technology is still in the dissemination stage.

보급 단계 means 'distribution/adoption stage'.

문화 예술의 대중적 보급을 위해 입장료를 낮췄다.

Entrance fees were lowered for the popular dissemination of culture and arts.

대중적 보급 means 'popular/mass dissemination'.

친환경 자동차의 보급을 확대하기 위한 정책이 시행된다.

Policies to expand the distribution of eco-friendly cars are being implemented.

~하기 위한 means 'intended for'.

정보의 보급이 빠를수록 사회 변화도 빨라진다.

The faster the dissemination of information, the faster the social change.

~을수록 means 'the more..., the more...'.

그 회사는 보급형 시장을 선점하기 위해 신제품을 출시했다.

The company released a new product to preoccupy the entry-level market.

시장 선점 means 'occupying the market first'.

근대 문물의 보급은 한국 사회의 구조를 근본적으로 바꾸어 놓았다.

The dissemination of modern civilization fundamentally changed the structure of Korean society.

근대 문물 refers to modern inventions/culture.

학문의 보급은 특정 계층에 집중되었던 지식을 대중화하는 데 기여했다.

The dissemination of learning contributed to the popularization of knowledge that was concentrated in a specific class.

~하는 데 기여했다 means 'contributed to'.

정부는 복지 서비스의 보급을 통해 사회적 안전망을 강화하고자 한다.

The government intends to strengthen the social safety net through the dissemination of welfare services.

사회적 안전망 means 'social safety net'.

기술의 보급 속도가 너무 빨라 윤리적 논의가 따라가지 못하고 있다.

The speed of technology dissemination is so fast that ethical discussions cannot keep up.

따라가지 못하다 means 'cannot keep up/follow'.

서구식 민주주의의 보급은 각국의 역사적 배경에 따라 다른 양상을 보인다.

The dissemination of Western-style democracy shows different aspects depending on each country's historical background.

다른 양상을 보이다 means 'to show different aspects'.

군사적 요충지를 확보하는 것만큼 보급로를 유지하는 것이 승패를 좌우한다.

Maintaining supply routes is as decisive for victory or defeat as securing military strategic points.

승패를 좌우하다 means 'to determine victory or defeat'.

저작권법의 강화가 오히려 지식의 보급을 저해한다는 비판이 있다.

There is criticism that the strengthening of copyright laws actually hinders the dissemination of knowledge.

저해하다 means 'to hinder/obstruct'.

표준화된 공교육의 보급은 국가 정체성 형성에 중요한 역할을 했다.

The dissemination of standardized public education played an important role in the formation of national identity.

국가 정체성 means 'national identity'.

인쇄술의 보급이 정보의 독점을 타파하고 근대적 자아의 형성을 촉진했음을 부인할 수 없다.

It cannot be denied that the dissemination of printing technology broke the monopoly of information and promoted the formation of the modern self.

부인할 수 없다 means 'cannot be denied'.

자본주의적 가치관의 전 지구적 보급은 문화적 다양성을 위협하는 요인이 되기도 한다.

The global dissemination of capitalist values sometimes becomes a factor that threatens cultural diversity.

전 지구적 means 'global/worldwide'.

에너지 보급의 불균형은 국가 간 빈부 격차를 심화시키는 주요 원인 중 하나이다.

The imbalance in energy supply/distribution is one of the main reasons that deepens the wealth gap between nations.

빈부 격차 means 'the gap between the rich and the poor'.

보편적 인권 개념의 보급은 인류 문명사에서 가장 획기적인 진전 중 하나로 평가받는다.

The dissemination of the concept of universal human rights is evaluated as one of the most groundbreaking advances in the history of human civilization.

획기적인 진전 means 'groundbreaking progress'.

디지털 기술의 보급이 가져온 정보의 과잉은 오히려 진실의 왜곡을 초래할 위험성을 내포하고 있다.

The excess of information brought about by the dissemination of digital technology entails the risk of causing the distortion of truth.

내포하고 있다 means 'to involve/contain'.

국가 주도의 인프라 보급 정책은 초기 경제 성장의 강력한 동력이 되었으나, 현재는 민간 주도로 전환되는 추세이다.

State-led infrastructure distribution policies were a powerful engine for early economic growth, but currently, the trend is shifting toward private-sector leadership.

동력이 되다 means 'to become a driving force'.

언어의 보급은 단순히 소통의 수단을 넘어 사고방식의 확장을 의미한다.

The dissemination of language goes beyond a simple means of communication and signifies the expansion of ways of thinking.

~을 넘어 means 'beyond'.

식량 보급의 안정화는 정치적 안정을 위한 필수 불가결한 전제 조건이다.

The stabilization of food supply is an indispensable prerequisite for political stability.

필수 불가결한 means 'indispensable'.

類義語

확산 전파 유포 대중화

反対語

회수 제한

よく使う組み合わせ

보급형 모델

보급률을 높이다

군수 보급

보급로를 차단하다

기술 보급

전국적으로 보급되다

보급품을 전달하다

지식의 보급

보급 단계

무료 보급

よく使うフレーズ

보급이 시급하다

— Distribution/Supply is urgent. Used when something essential is lacking.

가뭄 지역에 물 보급이 시급하다.

보급을 확대하다

— To expand distribution. Used in government or business plans.

정부는 복지 서비스를 보급을 확대할 계획이다.

보급형 스마트폰

— Budget/Entry-level smartphone. A very common marketing term.

보급형 스마트폰도 성능이 꽤 좋다.

보급을 받다

— To receive supplies. Often used in the military or during disasters.

우리는 일주일에 한 번 보급을 받는다.

보급이 끊기다

— Supplies are cut off. Used in emergencies or war.

폭설로 인해 마을의 보급이 끊겼다.

보급에 힘쓰다

— To strive for distribution/popularization.

그는 한국 전통 음악의 보급에 힘쓰고 있다.

보급 창고

— Supply warehouse/depot.

보급 창고에 식량이 가득 차 있다.

보급 전파

— Dissemination and propagation. Used for ideas or trends.

새로운 문화의 보급 전파가 빠르다.

보급 단가

— Supply unit price. The cost of distributing one unit.

보급 단가를 낮추어야 대중화가 가능하다.

보급 체계

— Supply/Distribution system.

효율적인 보급 체계가 필요하다.

よく混同される語

보급 vs 공급 (Gonggeup)

Gonggeup is market supply (economics); Bogeup is widespread distribution (popularization).

보급 vs 배포 (Baepo)

Baepo is for documents/software; Bogeup is for physical goods, tech, or infrastructure.

보급 vs 전파 (Jeonpa)

Jeonpa is for waves or cultural influence; Bogeup is for systematic supply.

慣用句と表現

"보급이 반이다"

— Supply is half the battle. Implies that getting resources is as important as the task itself.

전쟁에서 보급이 반이라는 말이 있다.

Military/Proverbial

"보급로가 마르다"

— The supply route has dried up. Meaning resources have run out.

자금 지원이 끊겨 보급로가 마른 상태다.

Metaphorical

"보급형 인생"

— A 'budget' life. A cynical slang term for an average, unremarkable life.

나는 그냥 평범한 보급형 인생을 살고 싶어.

Slang/Informal

"지식의 보급 창고"

— A warehouse of knowledge. Referring to a library or a very smart person.

이 도서관은 우리 마을의 지식 보급 창고다.

Metaphorical

"보급의 물결"

— A wave of distribution/adoption. Describing a rapid trend.

디지털화의 보급 물결을 막을 수 없다.

Literary

"보급의 손길"

— The hand of supply/help. Referring to aid reaching people.

재난 지역에 보급의 손길이 이어지고 있다.

Poetic/News

"보급의 사각지대"

— A blind spot in distribution. Areas where supplies don't reach.

농촌은 여전히 의료 보급의 사각지대다.

Formal/Social

"보급의 최전선"

— The front line of distribution. Where something is first being introduced.

이 연구소는 신기술 보급의 최전선에 있다.

Professional

"보급으로 승부하다"

— To win through distribution. A business strategy focusing on volume over luxury.

우리는 품질보다 보급으로 승부하기로 했다.

Business

"보급의 씨앗"

— The seed of dissemination. The start of something spreading.

그의 작은 노력이 지식 보급의 씨앗이 되었다.

Literary

間違えやすい

보급 vs 분배

Both involve giving things out.

Bunbae is about sharing/allocation (fairness); Bogeup is about spreading/availability (reach).

수익 분배 (Profit sharing) vs. 기술 보급 (Tech dissemination).

보급 vs 제공

Both mean 'providing'.

Jegong is simply providing a specific thing; Bogeup is making it common across a population.

정보 제공 (Providing info) vs. 정보 보급 (Disseminating info).

보급 vs 확산

Both mean 'spreading'.

Hwaksan is a general diffusion (like a virus); Bogeup is often a planned distribution.

소문 확산 (Rumor spread) vs. 마스크 보급 (Mask distribution).

보급 vs 유포

Both mean 'dissemination'.

Yupo is often used for negative things (rumors, illegal videos); Bogeup is for beneficial or neutral goods/info.

괴담 유포 (Spreading ghost stories) vs. 백신 보급 (Vaccine distribution).

보급 vs 지급

Both involve giving.

Jigeup is usually for payments or official grants; Bogeup is for general supplies.

월급 지급 (Salary payment) vs. 구호 물자 보급 (Relief goods supply).

文型パターン

N을/를 보급하다

정부가 쌀을 보급해요.

N이/가 보급되다

인터넷이 전국에 보급되었다.

N의 보급으로 인해...

스마트폰의 보급으로 인해 생활이 변했다.

N 보급률이 높다/낮다

이 지역은 의료 보급률이 낮다.

N의 보급을 저해하다

규제가 기술의 보급을 저해하고 있다.

보급형 N

보급형 컴퓨터를 샀어요.

보급에 힘쓰다

그는 한글 보급에 힘썼다.

보급로를 차단하다

적의 보급로를 차단하는 작전이다.

語族

名詞

보급품 (Supplies)

보급로 (Supply route)

보급률 (Penetration rate)

보급형 (Budget model)

보급창 (Supply depot)

動詞

보급하다 (To distribute/supply)

보급되다 (To be distributed/disseminated)

보급받다 (To receive supplies)

形容詞

보급적인 (Distributive/Widespread - rare)

보급형의 (Entry-level)

使い方

frequency

High in news, medium in daily speech.

よくある間違い

친구에게 책을 보급했다. → 친구에게 책을 주었다.
'보급' is for mass distribution, not a single friend.
돈의 보급이 필요하다. → 돈의 분배가 필요하다.
When talking about sharing money or profits, '분배' (distribution/allocation) is more natural.
이것은 보급형 명품입니다. → 이것은 인기 있는 명품입니다.
Luxury (명품) and Budget (보급형) are contradictory.
소문을 보급하다. → 소문을 유포하다.
'유포' is used for rumors; '보급' is for goods or beneficial info.
인터넷을 보급받다. → 인터넷을 설치하다.
You don't 'receive' internet as a supply; you 'install' it or it 'becomes available' (보급되다).

ヒント

Check the Scale

Always ask if you are talking about many people. If yes, '보급' is likely correct.

Budget vs. Premium

Remember '보급형' means budget-friendly. Don't use it for luxury items.

Logistics

In a military context, '보급' is the most important word for 'getting stuff to soldiers'.

Active vs. Passive

Use '보급하다' for the giver and '보급되다' for the thing being spread.

Hanja Roots

Remember 普 (Wide) to help you remember the 'widespread' meaning.

Rate

Add '률' to make '보급률' (adoption rate) for talking about statistics.

Public Good

Government actions for the public are often described with '보급'.

Academic Tone

Use '보급' instead of '나눠주다' in essays to sound more professional.

News Keywords

When you hear '보급', look for what technology or service is being discussed.

Compound Nouns

Learn '보급품', '보급로', and '보급형' as single units of meaning.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'Bo' as 'Broad' and 'Geup' as 'Get'. You want to make sure a 'Broad' group of people 'Get' the item.

視覚的連想

Imagine a map with a single dot in the center, and then hundreds of lines spreading out to every corner of the map.

Word Web

Military Technology Internet Water Budget Widespread Government Logistics

チャレンジ

Try to use '보급' in a sentence about your favorite app and how it became popular.

語源

Derived from Hanja (Chinese characters).

元の意味： To reach everywhere universally.

Sino-Korean.

文化的な背景

Calling something '보급형' can sometimes imply it is of lower quality, so be careful when describing someone's personal belongings.

English speakers often use 'distribution' or 'supply' or 'adoption' depending on the context, whereas Korean uses '보급' for all these scenarios.

Starcraft (Korean gamers talk about '보급고' or Supply Depots) Samsung/LG budget phone marketing Government health campaigns for mask '보급'

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Technology Adoption

보급형 스마트폰
기술 보급
보급률
초기 보급 단계

Military Logistics

보급로
보급품
보급창
보급이 끊기다

Public Policy

복지 보급
백신 보급
무료 보급
보급 확대

Education

교과서 보급
지식 보급
교육 보급
보급 사업

Economics

시장 보급
보급 단가
보급 전략
가전 보급

会話のきっかけ

"요즘 전기차 보급이 빨라지고 있는데 어떻게 생각하세요?"

"한국의 인터넷 보급률이 왜 그렇게 높을까요?"

"보급형 스마트폰과 프리미엄 모델 중 무엇을 선호하시나요?"

"군대에서 보급품을 받아본 적이 있나요?"

"새로운 기술의 보급이 우리 삶을 어떻게 바꿨을까요?"

日記のテーマ

우리 사회에서 가장 보급이 시급한 기술이나 서비스는 무엇이라고 생각하는지 써보세요.

인터넷의 보급이 가져온 긍정적인 면과 부정적인 면에 대해 논의해 보세요.

자신이 사용하는 '보급형' 제품에 대한 만족도를 적어보세요.

역사적으로 어떤 발명품의 보급이 인류에게 가장 큰 영향을 주었나요?

정부가 가난한 사람들에게 필수품을 보급하는 정책에 대해 자신의 의견을 써보세요.

よくある質問

10 問

No, '보급' is for mass distribution. Use '선물' (gift) or '주다' (give) for personal items.

It is a budget or entry-level smartphone designed to be affordable for the general public.

Yes, it is a very common military term for 'logistics' or 'supplies' like food and ammo.

It means the 'penetration rate' or 'adoption rate'—the percentage of people who have a certain item.

Use '보급되다' (passive form).

Usually, yes, as it implies making something useful available. However, in slang like '보급형 인생', it can be self-deprecating.

공급 is economic supply (supply and demand). 보급 is the act of making something common or widespread.

Yes, especially educational or public health information that needs to reach everyone.

A 'supply route' used to transport goods, especially in military or disaster relief contexts.

It is moderately formal. You'll hear it in news and textbooks, but also in casual talk about phones.

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