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켤레

kyeolle

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解説 켤레 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that '켤레' is used to count shoes and socks. You use it with native Korean numbers like 한 (1), 두 (2), 세 (3), and 네 (4). For example, if you want to buy one pair of shoes, you say '신발 한 켤레.' It is a basic 'counting word' that helps you shop and talk about your clothes. Don't worry about complicated grammar yet; just remember: [Item] + [Number] + 켤레.

At the A2 level, you should be able to use '켤레' in more complete sentences, especially when shopping or describing things you own. You will learn to use it with particles like '를/을' (object) and '가/이' (subject). For example, '저는 운동화 두 켤레가 있어요' (I have two pairs of sneakers). You should also be careful to use Native Korean numbers consistently and avoid using Sino-Korean numbers like '일, 이, 삼' with this word.

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At the B1 level, you can use '켤레' in more complex scenarios, such as comparing different pairs of shoes or talking about gifts. You might use it with '보다' (than) to say '이 신발이 저 두 켤레보다 더 예뻐요' (These shoes are prettier than those two pairs). You also start to distinguish '켤레' (a pair) from '짝' (one single item of a pair), which is useful when you lose a sock or a shoe.

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At the B2 level, you should be comfortable using '켤레' in various social registers. You can use it in formal business contexts (like retail management) or informal storytelling. You might encounter it in idiomatic expressions or as part of a larger description of someone's appearance. You also understand the cultural significance of shoes in Korea and why using the correct counter like '켤레' is a sign of respect for the language's structure.

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At the C1 level, '켤레' appears in literature and more nuanced discussions. You might read a story where '한 켤레의 구두' (a pair of shoes) symbolizes a character's journey or social class. You understand the historical evolution of the word and can use it effortlessly in writing without confusing it with other counters like '쌍' or '벌,' even in abstract or poetic contexts.

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At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of '켤레.' You can discuss the linguistic categorization of Korean counters and explain why footwear is categorized separately from other clothing. You are aware of rare or archaic uses of the word and can use it in highly formal speeches or academic papers regarding Korean linguistics or culture. You also recognize '켤레' when it is used as a metaphor for partnership or symmetry in high-level prose.

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켤레 30秒で

켤레 is the specific Korean counter for pairs of shoes, socks, and gloves.
It must be used with Native Korean numbers (한, 두, 세, 네...).
It is never used for pants or glasses, which use different counters.
One single item from a pair is called a '짝' (jjak), not a '켤레'.

The word 켤레 (kyeol-re) is a fundamental Korean counter noun specifically used for items that come in matched pairs, most notably footwear and handwear. In the Korean language, counting objects requires specific 'counters' or 'classifiers' that categorize the noun being counted. For an English speaker, this is similar to saying 'a pair of' or 'a head of cattle,' but in Korean, it is mandatory for almost all nouns. When you are dealing with shoes, socks, or gloves, 켤레 is your go-to word.

Grammatical Category: Bound Noun (의존 명사) / Counter
Primary Usage: Counting shoes, socks, stockings, and gloves.

Understanding 켤레 is essential because Korean culture places a high emphasis on footwear etiquette. Since people remove their shoes when entering homes, restaurants, or traditional spaces, the act of counting, organizing, and discussing shoes is more frequent than in many Western cultures. Whether you are at a department store buying sneakers or at a traditional market picking up wool socks, you will hear this word constantly.

백화점에서 운동화 한 켤레를 샀어요. (I bought one pair of sneakers at the department store.)

It is important to note that 켤레 is used almost exclusively with Native Korean numbers (하나, 둘, 세...) rather than Sino-Korean numbers (일, 이, 삼...). When combined with a number, the number often changes its form: 하나 becomes 한, 둘 becomes 두, 셋 becomes 세, and 넷 becomes 네. Therefore, 'one pair' is 한 켤레, not 하나 켤레.

양말 두 켤레를 선물로 받았어요. (I received two pairs of socks as a gift.)

Historically, the word reflects the necessity of symmetry in clothing. In modern contexts, it extends to all types of modern footwear, from high heels (하이힐) to traditional Korean socks (버선). Using the correct counter like 켤레 demonstrates a high level of linguistic respect and fluency, making your Korean sound natural and polished.

Using 켤레 correctly involves a specific sentence structure: [Noun] + [Native Korean Number] + 켤레. This pattern is consistent across formal and informal speech. Let's look at how this functions in various daily scenarios.

Shopping Context: '이 구두 세 켤레 보여주세요' (Please show me these three pairs of dress shoes.)

When you are at a store, you might need to specify the quantity. If you are buying for a family, the numbers can go higher. Remember that for numbers 1-4 and 20, the Native Korean number changes: 한 (1), 두 (2), 세 (3), 네 (4), 스무 (20). For example, '스무 켤레' (20 pairs).

집에 신발이 몇 켤레나 있어요? (How many pairs of shoes do you have at home?)

In the sentence above, '몇' (myeot) acts as an interrogative meaning 'how many'. It is followed by the counter 켤레. This is the standard way to ask about quantities of shoes or socks. You can also use it when talking about chores, such as washing socks or organizing a shoe rack.

등산화 한 켤레를 새로 사고 싶어요. (I want to buy a new pair of hiking boots.)

Another common usage is during gift-giving. Socks are a very common, practical gift in Korea. You might say, '양말 다섯 켤레를 샀어요' (I bought five pairs of socks). Even in professional settings, if you are discussing inventory in a retail environment, 켤레 remains the standard unit of measurement.

Inventory/Formal: '오늘 창고에 운동화 백 켤레가 들어왔습니다.' (Today, one hundred pairs of sneakers arrived in the warehouse.)

Finally, notice that 켤레 is used for things that are meant to be together. If you have two mismatched shoes, you wouldn't typically call them a '켤레' in a functional sense, as the word implies a matching set. This subtle nuance reinforces the idea of harmony and completeness in the Korean language.

The word 켤레 is ubiquitous in daily Korean life, echoing through various social and commercial environments. You will most frequently encounter it in retail spaces, domestic life, and even in metaphorical literary expressions.

Retail & Markets: In shoe stores (신발 가게) or department stores (백화점), clerks will ask how many pairs you need or tell you the price per pair. '두 켤레 사시면 할인해 드려요' (We give a discount if you buy two pairs).

In a Korean household, the entryway (현관) is where shoes are kept. You might hear a parent telling a child to organize their shoes: '신발 여러 켤레가 현관에 어질러져 있구나' (Several pairs of shoes are cluttered in the entryway). This context makes the word part of the 'living vocabulary' that children learn very early on.

신데렐라는 유리 구두 한 켤레를 남기고 떠났어요. (Cinderella left behind one pair of glass slippers.)

Television programs, especially home shopping channels, are another place where 켤레 is used incessantly. Hosts will emphasize the value of a '10-pair sock bundle' (양말 열 켤레 세트). Because shopping is a major part of modern Korean culture, the linguistic patterns surrounding transactions are very standardized.

장갑 한 켤레만 있으면 올겨울은 따뜻할 거예요. (If I just have one pair of gloves, this winter will be warm.)

In news reports or documentaries discussing poverty or hard work, you might hear about someone who only owned '한 켤레의 구두' (one pair of dress shoes) for their entire career. Here, the word takes on a more emotional or symbolic weight, representing a person's humble beginnings or dedication. Whether in the mundane act of laundry or the high-stakes world of fashion retail, 켤레 is the essential unit of measurement for anything that protects our hands and feet.

Even though 켤레 seems straightforward, English speakers and even intermediate Korean learners often stumble over a few specific points. Avoiding these will make your Korean sound significantly more natural.

Mistake 1: Using Sino-Korean Numbers: Using '일 켤레' (il kyeol-re) instead of '한 켤레' (han kyeol-re). Counters almost always take Native Korean numbers for small to medium quantities.

One of the most frequent errors is the 'number-counter mismatch.' Remember the 'Big Four' changes: 1 (하나 -> 한), 2 (둘 -> 두), 3 (셋 -> 세), 4 (넷 -> 네). If you say '둘 켤레,' it sounds slightly awkward; it must be '두 켤레.'

❌ 양말 이 켤레 주세요.
✅ 양말 두 켤레 주세요.

Another common mistake is overextending the use of 켤레 to other 'pairs' that don't fit the category. In English, we say 'a pair of pants' or 'a pair of glasses.' In Korean, pants are counted with 벌 (beol), and glasses are often counted with 개 (gae) or 점 (jeom). If you use 켤레 for pants, a Korean speaker will be very confused!

❌ 바지 한 켤레 (Incorrect for pants)
✅ 바지 한 벌 (Correct for pants)

Lastly, don't confuse 켤레 with 짝 (jjak). While 켤레 refers to the full pair (two items), 짝 refers to just one half of that pair. If you have only one shoe, you have '신발 한 짝.' If you have the set, you have '신발 한 켤레.' Using 켤레 when you only mean one item is a common slip-up for beginners.

Confusion with '쌍' (ssang): '쌍' is used for couples (people), birds, or sometimes earrings. While earrings are 'pairs,' they usually take '쌍' because they are decorative, whereas '켤레' is for functional wear like shoes.

To truly master the Korean counting system, you must understand where 켤레 sits in relation to other similar counters. Korean is a language of precision, and choosing the right word depends entirely on the object's nature.

켤레 vs. 벌 (beol): 켤레: Footwear/Handwear (shoes, socks, gloves).
벌: Clothing (suits, dresses, shirts, pants). You would say '옷 한 벌' for a set of clothes, but '신발 한 켤레' for shoes.
켤레 vs. 쌍 (ssang): 켤레: Functional pairs.
쌍: Biological or aesthetic pairs. Used for 'a pair of birds' (새 한 쌍), 'a married couple' (부부 한 쌍), or 'earrings' (귀걸이 한 쌍).

If you are in a rush and forget the specific counter, many learners default to the general counter 개 (gae). While people will understand '신발 두 개,' it sounds very childish or uneducated. It literally translates to 'two shoe units' rather than 'two pairs of shoes.' Avoid this in formal writing or professional speech.

장갑 한 켤레 (A pair of gloves) vs. 장갑 한 짝 (One single glove)

Another related term is 세트 (set-te). This is a loanword from English 'set.' It's used when items are packaged together, like a 'gift set' of socks. You might hear '양말 5켤레 세트' (A set of 5 pairs of socks). Here, 켤레 counts the individual pairs within the larger 세트.

Finally, there is 매 (mae), used for counting flat things like sheets of paper or sometimes thin socks in a manufacturing context, but this is rare. For the English speaker, simply remember: if it goes on your feet or hands as a pair, use 켤레. If it's just one of them, use 짝. If it's a couple of people, use 쌍. This simple triad will cover almost all your needs.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

Unlike many other counters that were borrowed from Chinese (Hanja), '켤레' is a pure Korean word, which is why it is strictly used with Native Korean numbers.

発音ガイド

UK /kjʌl.le/

US /kjʌl.le/

The stress is equal on both syllables, though the first syllable '켤' is slightly more emphasized in isolation.

韻が合う語

벌레 (beol-re - bug) 걸레 (geol-re - rag) 설레 (seol-re - flutter/excited) 빨래 (ppal-rae - laundry) 판례 (pan-rye - precedent) 조례 (jo-rye - ordinance) 사례 (sa-rye - case/example) 차례 (cha-rye - turn/order)

よくある間違い

Pronouncing it as 'kyeol-ne' due to nasalization rules (though 'll' is correct here).
Mispronouncing the 'yeo' (ㅓ) as 'yo' (ㅗ).
Failing to double the 'l' sound between syllables.
Pronouncing the 'k' as a very hard 'g'.
Making the 'r' sound too heavy like an American 'r'.

難易度

読解 1/5

The word is phonetically simple and frequently encountered in early reading materials.

ライティング 2/5

Learners must remember to use Native Korean numbers and change their forms (하나 -> 한).

スピーキング 2/5

Requires coordination between the noun, the correct number form, and the counter.

リスニング 1/5

Easily recognizable in shopping contexts.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

신발 (shoes) 양말 (socks) 하나, 둘, 셋 (numbers) 개 (general counter)

次に学ぶ

벌 (clothing counter) 권 (book counter) 마리 (animal counter) 명 (person counter)

上級

쌍 (couple/pair) 짝 (single half) 조 (set/team)

知っておくべき文法

Native Korean Numbers with Counters

하나 -> 한 켤레, 둘 -> 두 켤레, 셋 -> 세 켤레, 넷 -> 네 켤레.

Counter Placement

Noun + Number + Counter (신발 두 켤레) OR Number + Counter + 의 + Noun (두 켤레의 신발).

The Interrogative '몇'

몇 켤레 (How many pairs).

Particle '씩' (Each/At a time)

한 켤레씩 (One pair each).

Particle '나' (As many as)

열 켤레나 (As many as ten pairs).

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レベル別の例文

신발 한 켤레 주세요.

Please give me one pair of shoes.

한 (1) + 켤레 (counter)

양말 두 켤레 있어요.

I have two pairs of socks.

두 (2) + 켤레 (counter)

운동화 세 켤레 샀어요.

I bought three pairs of sneakers.

세 (3) + 켤레 (counter)

구두 네 켤레가 있어요.

There are four pairs of dress shoes.

네 (4) + 켤레 (counter)

장갑 한 켤레 어디 있어요?

Where is one pair of gloves?

Interrogative sentence with counter.

신발 몇 켤레 있어요?

How many pairs of shoes do you have?

몇 (how many) + 켤레.

양말 다섯 켤레 필요해요.

I need five pairs of socks.

다섯 (5) + 켤레.

이 신발 한 켤레 얼마예요?

How much is this one pair of shoes?

Asking price for a counter unit.

백화점에서 예쁜 구두 한 켤레를 샀어요.

I bought a pretty pair of dress shoes at the department store.

Object marker '를' attached to the counter.

등산화 두 켤레를 가방에 넣었어요.

I put two pairs of hiking boots in the bag.

Counting specific types of shoes.

동생에게 양말 세 켤레를 선물했어요.

I gave three pairs of socks to my younger sibling as a gift.

Dative particle '에게' with the object.

집에 신발이 열 켤레나 있어요.

I have as many as ten pairs of shoes at home.

Particle '나' emphasizing a large quantity.

장갑 두 켤레 중에서 하나를 골라보세요.

Please choose one from the two pairs of gloves.

'중에서' meaning 'among' or 'from'.

슬리퍼 한 켤레를 더 사고 싶어요.

I want to buy one more pair of slippers.

'더' meaning 'more'.

어제 운동화 한 켤레를 잃어버렸어요.

I lost one pair of sneakers yesterday.

Past tense verb.

양말 한 켤레에 오천 원이에요.

It is five thousand won per pair of socks.

Particle '에' indicating 'per' unit.

오래된 신발 한 켤레를 버리기로 했어요.

I decided to throw away an old pair of shoes.

-기로 하다 (decided to).

비싼 구두 한 켤레를 사는 것보다 운동화 두 켤레를 사는 게 나아요.

It is better to buy two pairs of sneakers than to buy one pair of expensive dress shoes.

-보다 (comparison).

그녀는 매년 양말 수십 켤레를 기부합니다.

She donates dozens of pairs of socks every year.

수십 (dozens of).

등산할 때는 여분의 양말 한 켤레를 꼭 챙기세요.

Make sure to pack an extra pair of socks when hiking.

여분의 (extra/spare).

이 신발은 한 켤레만 남아서 싸게 팔고 있어요.

Only one pair of these shoes is left, so they are selling them cheaply.

-아서/어서 (reasoning).

장갑 한 켤레를 세탁기에 돌렸더니 작아졌어요.

I put a pair of gloves in the washing machine, and they got smaller.

-더니 (result of past action).

이사할 때 신발 스무 켤레를 정리하느라 힘들었어요.

It was hard organizing twenty pairs of shoes when moving.

-느라 (reason for difficulty).

새 신발 한 켤레를 신으니 기분이 좋아졌어요.

My mood improved after putting on a new pair of shoes.

-으니 (discovery/reason).

그는 평생 단 한 켤레의 구두로 버텼다고 한다.

They say he endured his whole life with just a single pair of dress shoes.

단 (only/just) used for emphasis.

한 켤레의 신발이 발에 맞지 않으면 하루 종일 불편하다.

If a pair of shoes doesn't fit your feet, it's uncomfortable all day.

Conditional -면.

재고 조사 결과, 운동화 백 켤레가 부족한 것으로 나타났습니다.

As a result of the inventory check, it appeared that one hundred pairs of sneakers were missing.

Formal reporting style.

이 브랜드는 신발 한 켤레가 팔릴 때마다 한 켤레를 기부한다.

Every time a pair of shoes is sold, this brand donates a pair.

-ㄹ 때마다 (every time).

축구화 한 켤레를 사기 위해 한 달 동안 아르바이트를 했어요.

I worked part-time for a month to buy a pair of soccer cleats.

-기 위해 (in order to).

그의 신발장에는 똑같은 모양의 구두가 여러 켤레 놓여 있었다.

On his shoe rack, several pairs of identical-looking dress shoes were placed.

Passive state -어 있다.

양말 한 켤레조차 살 여유가 없던 시절이 있었다.

There was a time when I couldn't even afford to buy a single pair of socks.

-조차 (even) for negative emphasis.

한 켤레의 장갑이 두 사람의 손을 따뜻하게 녹여주었다.

A pair of gloves warmed the hands of two people.

Metaphorical usage.

작가는 낡은 구두 한 켤레를 통해 인간의 고독을 묘사했다.

The author described human solitude through a pair of worn-out shoes.

Through (을/를 통해).

박물관에는 조선 시대 선비들이 신던 가죽신 한 켤레가 전시되어 있다.

A pair of leather shoes worn by scholars of the Joseon Dynasty is on display in the museum.

Retrospective modifier -던.

한 켤레의 신발을 완성하기 위해 수만 번의 바느질이 필요하다.

Tens of thousands of stitches are required to complete a single pair of shoes.

Emphasizing the process of creation.

그녀는 어머니가 남긴 마지막 양말 한 켤레를 차마 신지 못했다.

She couldn't bring herself to wear the last pair of socks left by her mother.

차마 (cannot bring oneself to).

수십 켤레의 구두가 즐비한 드레스룸은 그녀의 화려한 생활을 대변한다.

The dressing room filled with dozens of pairs of dress shoes represents her luxurious lifestyle.

즐비하다 (to be lined up/abundant).

신발 한 켤레에 담긴 장인의 혼을 느껴보세요.

Feel the soul of the craftsman contained in a pair of shoes.

담기다 (to be contained/bottled up).

한 켤레의 신발은 단순한 물건 이상의 의미를 지닐 때가 있다.

Sometimes a pair of shoes holds a meaning beyond being a simple object.

지니다 (to possess/hold).

전쟁터에서 발견된 낡은 군화 한 켤레가 보는 이의 가슴을 뭉클하게 했다.

A pair of old combat boots found on the battlefield touched the hearts of those who saw them.

뭉클하게 하다 (to make one's heart swell).

한 켤레의 구두는 보행의 도구를 넘어, 한 개인의 사회적 궤적을 투영한다.

A pair of shoes goes beyond a tool for walking and projects an individual's social trajectory.

Sophisticated vocabulary (궤적, 투영).

대량 생산된 수천 켤레의 신발 속에서 고유한 개성을 찾기란 쉽지 않다.

It is not easy to find a unique personality among thousands of mass-produced pairs of shoes.

-기란 (as for doing something).

장인은 가죽 한 조각에서 시작하여 완벽한 대칭을 이루는 한 켤레를 빚어낸다.

The craftsman starts from a piece of leather and crafts a pair that achieves perfect symmetry.

빚어내다 (to create/craft).

박제된 역사 속의 신발 한 켤레는 당시 민중의 삶을 웅변적으로 증언한다.

A pair of shoes in taxidermied history eloquently testifies to the lives of the people at that time.

웅변적으로 (eloquently).

켤레라는 단위는 인간 신체의 이분법적 구조를 언어적으로 수용한 결과이다.

The unit 'kyeol-re' is the result of linguistically accepting the dichotomous structure of the human body.

Linguistic analysis.

신발 한 켤레가 닳아 없어질 때까지 걷는 행위는 구도의 과정과 닮아 있다.

The act of walking until a pair of shoes is worn out resembles the process of seeking truth.

Metaphorical philosophy.

버려진 신발 한 켤레에서 문명의 덧없음을 읽어내는 시인의 통찰력이 놀랍다.

The poet's insight in reading the futility of civilization from a pair of abandoned shoes is amazing.

덧없음 (futility/transience).

한 켤레의 신발이 지닌 대칭성은 우주의 질서에 대한 인간의 무의식적 갈망을 반영할지도 모른다.

The symmetry possessed by a pair of shoes might reflect the human unconscious longing for the order of the universe.

Philosophical speculation.

類義語

쌍 벌 개 족 짝 매 점 세트

反対語

낱개 짝 홀수 단품

よく使う組み合わせ

신발 한 켤레

양말 두 켤레

구두 여러 켤레

장갑 한 켤레

몇 켤레

낡은 한 켤레

똑같은 두 켤레

한 켤레의 구두

마지막 한 켤레

새 신발 한 켤레

よく使うフレーズ

신발 한 켤레 사다

— To buy a pair of shoes. Used when shopping for footwear.

백화점에서 신발 한 켤레 샀어요.

양말 몇 켤레

— How many pairs of socks. Common when asking for quantity.

양말 몇 켤레 드릴까요?

구두 두 켤레

— Two pairs of dress shoes. Standard counting phrase.

구두 두 켤레를 수선했어요.

장갑 한 켤레 잃어버리다

— To lose a pair of gloves. Common winter phrase.

버스에서 장갑 한 켤레를 잃어버렸어요.

운동화 세 켤레

— Three pairs of sneakers. Used for athletic wear.

운동화 세 켤레를 빨았어요.

신발장에 여러 켤레

— Several pairs in the shoe rack. Describing a home scene.

신발장에 신발이 여러 켤레 있어요.

한 켤레 더

— One more pair. Used when adding to a purchase.

양말 한 켤레 더 주세요.

비싼 한 켤레

— One expensive pair. Describing a luxury item.

비싼 구두 한 켤레를 장만했어요.

편한 한 켤레

— One comfortable pair. Expressing preference.

편한 운동화 한 켤레가 최고예요.

단 한 켤레

— Just one single pair. Emphasizing scarcity.

그에게는 단 한 켤레의 신발뿐이었다.

よく混同される語

켤레 vs 벌

Used for clothes like shirts and pants, not shoes.

켤레 vs 쌍

Used for couples or decorative pairs like earrings.

켤레 vs 개

A general counter that is too vague for footwear.

慣用句と表現

"구두 한 켤레의 철학"

— The philosophy of a pair of shoes. Often used to refer to a person's life journey or humble beginnings.

그의 자서전 제목은 '구두 한 켤레의 철학'이다.

Literary

"신발 한 켤레 값"

— The price of a pair of shoes. Used as a metaphor for a small or manageable amount of money.

이 책은 신발 한 켤레 값도 안 된다.

Neutral

"한 켤레로 살다"

— To live with one pair. Implies living a very frugal or minimalist life.

그는 평생 구두 한 켤레로 살았다.

Neutral

"양말 한 켤레도 못 사다"

— Cannot even buy a pair of socks. Expressing extreme poverty.

너무 가난해서 양말 한 켤레도 못 샀어요.

Informal

"새 신발 한 켤레 신은 기분"

— Feeling like wearing a new pair of shoes. Describes a fresh start or a happy mood.

오늘 기분이 새 신발 한 켤레 신은 기분이에요.

Informal

"장갑 한 켤레의 온기"

— The warmth of a pair of gloves. Metaphor for small acts of kindness.

그의 말은 장갑 한 켤레의 온기처럼 다가왔다.

Poetic

"신발 두 켤레를 신다"

— To wear two pairs of shoes. Metaphor for being greedy or trying to do two incompatible things at once.

욕심부리지 마, 신발 두 켤레를 신을 수는 없잖아.

Colloquial

"한 켤레의 운명"

— The fate of a pair. Refers to two people or things that are inseparable.

우리는 한 켤레의 신발 같은 운명이다.

Romantic

"구두 한 켤레에 담긴 땀"

— The sweat contained in a pair of shoes. Refers to hard work and effort.

이 구두 한 켤레에 그의 땀이 배어 있다.

Narrative

"양말 한 켤레의 정"

— The affection of a pair of socks. Refers to simple, humble sharing.

양말 한 켤레의 정을 나누다.

Neutral

間違えやすい

켤레 vs 짝

Both relate to pairs.

켤레 is for the set (2 items); 짝 is for one single item from the set.

신발 한 켤레 (2 shoes) vs 신발 한 짝 (1 shoe).

켤레 vs 쌍

Both mean 'pair'.

쌍 is for biological pairs (birds, couples) or earrings; 켤레 is for clothing on hands/feet.

비둘기 한 쌍 (A pair of pigeons) vs 장갑 한 켤레 (A pair of gloves).

켤레 vs 벌

Both count wearable items.

벌 is for general body clothing; 켤레 is only for hands and feet.

옷 한 벌 (A suit) vs 신발 한 켤레 (A pair of shoes).

文型パターン

[Noun] [Number] 켤레 주세요.

양말 두 켤레 주세요.

[Noun] [Number] 켤레가 있어요.

운동화 세 켤레가 있어요.

[Noun] [Number] 켤레를 샀는데 [Adjective]해요.

구두 한 켤레를 샀는데 너무 작아요.

[Noun] [Number] 켤레만 있으면 돼요.

장갑 한 켤레만 있으면 돼요.

[Number] 켤레의 [Noun]이/가 놓여 있다.

여러 켤레의 신발이 현관에 놓여 있다.

[Noun] 한 켤레에 담긴 [Abstract Noun].

신발 한 켤레에 담긴 인생의 무게.

語族

名詞

켤레 (pair/counter)

使い方

frequency

Extremely high in daily life, shopping, and household management.

よくある間違い

Using '일 켤레' instead of '한 켤레'. → 한 켤레
Native Korean numbers must be used with this counter.
Using '켤레' for pants (바지). → 바지 한 벌
Pants are counted with '벌', not '켤레'.
Using '하나 켤레' instead of '한 켤레'. → 한 켤레
The number '하나' changes its form to '한' when followed by a counter.
Using '켤레' for a single shoe. → 신발 한 짝
'켤레' always implies a pair (two items). Use '짝' for one.
Using '켤레' for earrings in most contexts. → 귀걸이 한 쌍
Earrings are usually counted with '쌍'.

ヒント

Number Agreement

Always use '한, 두, 세, 네' for 1, 2, 3, 4. Never say '하나 켤레'.

Footwear Only

Limit 켤레 to shoes, socks, and gloves. Don't use it for pants or scissors.

Shopping Tip

When buying bundles of socks, look for the word '켤레' on the packaging to know the quantity.

The 'L' Sound

The 'ㄹ' at the end of '켤' and the start of '레' creates a double 'L' sound like in 'yellow'.

House Etiquette

You might count '켤레' when helping a host organize shoes at the entrance of a house.

켤레 vs 짝

Remember: 켤레 = 1 pair (2 items), 짝 = 1 item.

Spacing

Technically, there should be a space between the number and '켤레' (한 켤레), but in casual writing, they are often joined.

Context Clues

If you hear '몇' before '켤레', someone is asking for a quantity.

Pure Korean

Since it's pure Korean, it has a softer, more 'native' feel than Hanja counters.

The 'K' Connection

Kyeol-re starts with K. Kicks (shoes) start with K. Use Kyeol-re for Kicks!

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'Kyeol' as 'Couple' and 'Re' as 'Really'. It's 'Really a Couple' of shoes!

視覚的連想

Imagine two shoes side by side forming the shape of the Korean letter 'ㅋ' in 켤레.

Word Web

신발 (Shoes) 양말 (Socks) 장갑 (Gloves) 한 (One) 두 (Two) 세 (Three) 네 (Four) 몇 (How many)

チャレンジ

Go to your closet and count how many '켤레' of shoes you have out loud in Korean.

語源

Native Korean word. It has been used for centuries to count items that come in pairs, specifically those related to clothing for the extremities.

元の意味： A matching set of two.

Koreanic

文化的な背景

No specific sensitivities, but ensure you use the word for its intended objects to avoid sounding nonsensical.

In English, we say 'a pair of pants,' but in Korean, you must never use '켤레' for pants. This is a major point of confusion for English speakers.

The short story 'A Lucky Day' (운수 좋은 날) mentions the protagonist buying a pair of shoes. Cinderella (신데렐라) is often used in Korean children's books to teach the word '켤레' regarding the glass slipper. The 'One-for-One' marketing of brands like TOMS is explained in Korean using the word '켤레'.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Shoe Store

이 신발 한 켤레 주세요.
다른 켤레도 보여주세요.
사이즈별로 한 켤레씩 있어요?
두 켤레 사면 할인돼요?

Laundry/Home

양말 세 켤레를 빨았어요.
신발장에 구두가 여러 켤레 있어요.
장갑 한 켤레가 없어졌어요.
양말 한 켤레씩 짝을 맞추세요.

Gift Giving

양말 다섯 켤레를 선물로 샀어요.
선생님께 장갑 한 켤레를 드렸어요.
이 신발 한 켤레 선물 포장해 주세요.
예쁜 신발 한 켤레를 받았어요.

Packing for a Trip

운동화 두 켤레를 챙겼어요.
양말은 몇 켤레 가져가요?
여분의 신발 한 켤레가 필요해요.
슬리퍼 한 켤레도 넣으세요.

Inventory/Work

신발 재고가 열 켤레 남았습니다.
신상품 구두 스무 켤레가 들어왔어요.
한 켤레당 가격이 얼마죠?
불량품 한 켤레를 반품했어요.

会話のきっかけ

"집에 운동화가 몇 켤레 있어요? (How many pairs of sneakers do you have at home?)"

"최근에 산 신발 한 켤레에 대해 말해줄래요? (Can you tell me about a pair of shoes you bought recently?)"

"선물로 양말 한 켤레를 받는다면 어떤 색이 좋아요? (If you were to receive a pair of socks as a gift, what color would you like?)"

"가장 아끼는 구두 한 켤레는 무엇인가요? (What is your most cherished pair of dress shoes?)"

"보통 일 년에 신발을 몇 켤레 정도 사나요? (About how many pairs of shoes do you buy in a year?)"

日記のテーマ

오늘 내가 신은 신발 한 켤레에 대해 묘사해 보세요. (Describe the pair of shoes I wore today.)

내가 가진 신발 중에서 가장 오래된 한 켤레의 이야기를 써 보세요. (Write the story of the oldest pair among the shoes I own.)

돈이 아주 많다면 사고 싶은 구두 세 켤레를 골라 보세요. (If you had a lot of money, choose three pairs of dress shoes you'd want to buy.)

누군가에게 양말 한 켤레를 선물한다면 누구에게 주고 싶나요? (If you were to gift a pair of socks to someone, who would you give them to?)

신발 한 켤레 없이 산다면 어떨지 상상해 보세요. (Imagine what it would be like to live without even one pair of shoes.)

よくある質問

10 問

Usually, '쌍' (ssang) is used for earrings because they are considered decorative sets. However, in some contexts, you might hear '켤레', but '쌍' is much more common and natural.

It will sound incorrect. You should say '한 켤레' (han kyeol-re), not '일 켤레' (il kyeol-re). Native numbers are required for this counter.

No. Even though English says 'a pair of pants,' Korean uses the counter '벌' (beol) for pants.

Use the counter '짝' (jjak). For example, '신발 한 짝' means one single shoe.

No. Glasses (안경) typically use '개' (gae) or '점' (jeom).

No. For chopsticks, the counter '매' (mae) was used historically, but today most people use '벌' (beol) or simply '개' (gae) for a set.

The word itself doesn't change, but the sentence ending does. '한 켤레예요' (Neutral) vs '한 켤레입니다' (Formal).

You can, and people will understand, but it sounds like a child or someone who doesn't know Korean well. '두 켤레' is the correct adult way to speak.

You can say '여러 켤레' (yeo-reo kyeol-re).

No, '켤레' is a pure Korean word (pure-eo). The Hanja equivalent used in formal documents is '足' (족 - jok).

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