At the A1 level, you learn '목욕하다' as a basic daily routine verb. It is one of the essential '하다' verbs. You should focus on the present tense '목욕해요' and the past tense '목욕했어요'. At this stage, you simply need to know it means 'to take a bath'. You might use it in sentences like 'I bathe in the evening' or 'The dog is bathing'. It's important to start distinguishing it from '씻다' (to wash) which is more general. You will mostly see it in children's books or basic 'my day' essays. The focus is on the simple action of cleaning the whole body in water. You don't need to worry about the cultural nuances of the public bathhouse yet, just the physical act in your own home. Remember to use the polite ending '-요' when speaking to teachers or strangers.
At the A2 level, you begin to use '목욕하다' with time markers and locations. You can say '목욕탕에서 목욕해요' (I bathe at the bathhouse) or '한 시간 동안 목욕했어요' (I bathed for an hour). You should also learn the word '목욕탕' (bathhouse) and '욕조' (bathtub). You start to understand that '목욕하다' is more involved than '샤워하다'. You might use the future tense '목욕할 거예요' to talk about your plans. You can also start using conjunctions like '목욕하고 나서' (after bathing) to describe a sequence of events. This level focuses on expanding the context of the verb into your social life and daily schedule, allowing you to explain your hygiene habits in more detail.
At the B1 level, you explore the cultural and health aspects of '목욕하다'. You might discuss why people go to 'mogyoktang' or the benefits of 'ban-sin-yok' (half-body bath) for blood circulation. You'll use more complex grammar like '목욕하기 위해서' (in order to bathe) or '목욕할 때' (when bathing). You also learn the causative form '목욕시키다' (to bathe someone/something) which is vital for talking about childcare or pet care. You can express opinions about bathing habits, such as '저는 뜨거운 물로 목욕하는 것을 좋아해요' (I like bathing with hot water). You will also encounter the word in more varied contexts, such as travel guides describing famous hot springs (온천).
At the B2 level, you understand the nuance of '목욕하다' in social situations. You can discuss the 'mogyok' culture in Korea, including the concept of 'ddae' (dead skin) and the social bonding that happens in public baths. You might use the word in more abstract ways or in idiomatic expressions. You can handle nuanced discussions about the difference between '입욕' (entering a bath) and '샤워' (showering) in terms of water conservation or health. Your vocabulary expands to include related terms like '목욕 용품' (bath supplies) and '목욕 가운' (bathrobe). You can read articles about the history of public baths in Korea and use '목욕하다' in formal writing or debates about lifestyle choices.
At the C1 level, you recognize '목욕하다' in literature and high-level discourse. It might be used metaphorically to describe spiritual or emotional cleansing. You understand the historical evolution of the word from its Hanja roots (沐浴). You can discuss the socio-economic factors that changed bathing habits in Korea from communal to private. You are comfortable using the word in various registers, from very formal reports on public health to casual slang related to bathhouse culture. You can analyze how '목욕' is portrayed in Korean films or novels as a space of vulnerability or truth. Your usage is precise, distinguishing between '목욕', '세정' (cleansing), and '수치' (washing).
At the C2 level, you have a masterly grasp of '목욕하다' and all its connotations. You can discuss the etymological nuances of the characters 沐 (washing hair) and 浴 (washing body) and how they combined to form the modern word. You can engage in academic discussions about the 'mogyok' culture's impact on Korean architecture and urban planning. You understand archaic or poetic variations of the word found in classical Korean literature. You can use the word in sophisticated metaphors or puns. Your understanding includes the most obscure collocations and the ability to explain the deep psychological comfort the word '목욕' provides to the Korean psyche. You can effortlessly switch between technical, historical, and colloquial contexts involving the term.

목욕하다 30秒で

  • 목욕하다 means to take a full bath, focusing on deep cleaning and relaxation.
  • It is different from 샤워하다 (to shower), which is usually faster and standing up.
  • In Korea, it often implies the cultural practice of visiting public bathhouses.
  • It is a regular '하다' verb and can be used transitively as '목욕을 하다'.

The Korean verb 목욕하다 (mogyokhada) specifically refers to the act of bathing, which in a Korean cultural context often implies a more thorough and time-consuming process than a simple shower. While in English 'to bathe' can be a formal way of saying 'take a bath', in Korean, it carries the weight of a ritualistic or comprehensive cleaning of the body, often involving soaking in warm water. It is a compound verb consisting of the Sino-Korean noun '목욕' (mogyok), meaning 'bath', and the auxiliary verb '하다' (hada), meaning 'to do'.

Daily Routine
People use this word when talking about their evening relaxation or hygiene habits. For example, 'I bathe every night before bed' is '저는 자기 전에 매일 목욕해요'.
Cultural Tradition
In Korea, 'mogyok' is often associated with the 'mogyoktang' (public bathhouse). Going for a 'mogyok' isn't just about getting clean; it's a social and health-oriented activity involving scrubbing skin and soaking in various temperature pools.

추운 겨울날 따뜻한 물로 목욕하다 보면 피로가 풀려요. (When I bathe in warm water on a cold winter day, my fatigue melts away.)

Historically, bathing was a communal activity in Korea. Even today, many Koreans prefer the deep cleansing of a 'mogyok' over a quick shower. The word evokes images of steam, the scent of soap, and the feeling of skin being thoroughly exfoliated. It is also used transitively when a parent bathes a child or a pet owner bathes a dog, though the causative form '목욕시키다' is more precise for 'to give a bath'.

강아지를 목욕하다 (Incorrect) -> 강아지를 목욕시키다 (Correct). Always use 'sikkida' when washing someone else!

Using 목욕하다 correctly requires understanding its conjugation and the particles it pairs with. As a '하다' verb, it is very regular. In most casual settings, you will say '목욕해요' (mogyok-haeyo). In formal settings, you would say '목욕합니다' (mogyok-hamnida). Because it contains a noun (목욕), you can also separate it with the object particle: '목욕을 하다'.

Subject-Verb Agreement
The subject is usually the person performing the action. '제가 목욕할게요' (I will take a bath). If you are asking someone if they have bathed, you would say '목욕했어요?'

아기가 지금 욕조에서 목욕하고 있어요. (The baby is bathing in the bathtub right now.)

When describing the duration or frequency, use time particles like '동안' (during/for) or '번' (times). '한 시간 동안 목욕했어요' (I bathed for an hour). It is important to note that '목욕하다' implies the whole body. If you are only washing your face, you must use '세수하다' (sesuhada), and for your hands, '손을 씻다' (son-eul ssitda).

운동을 마친 후에 시원하게 목욕을 했습니다. (After finishing the workout, I took a refreshing bath.)

You will encounter 목욕하다 in various social and media contexts in Korea. In family life, parents often tell their children, '빨리 가서 목욕해!' (Go bathe quickly!). In health and wellness blogs, experts discuss the benefits of '반신욕' (half-body bathing), which is a sub-type of '목욕하다'.

At the Public Bath
In a 'mogyoktang', you might hear the staff or other patrons talking about the water temperature or the order of bathing. '목욕하기 전에 몸을 먼저 씻으세요' (Please wash your body before bathing/entering the tub).

명절 전에는 사람들이 목욕하러 목욕탕에 많이 가요. (Before holidays, many people go to the bathhouse to bathe.)

In K-Dramas, bathing scenes (often for comedic or dramatic effect) will use this word. It's also common in literature to signify a fresh start or the washing away of sins or bad luck. In the winter, you'll hear people longing to '목욕하다' to warm up their frozen bodies. It's more than hygiene; it's comfort.

Learners often struggle with the distinction between different 'washing' verbs in Korean. The most common mistake is using 목욕하다 when you actually mean to shower or just wash your face.

Shower vs. Bath
If you say '목욕했어요' but you only spent 5 minutes under a shower head, a Korean might be confused why you used such a 'heavy' word. Use '샤워했어요' for quick rinses.
Washing Parts vs. Whole
Never use '목욕하다' for just hands or face. Use '손을 씻다' or '세수하다'.

얼굴을 목욕하다 (X) -> 세수하다 (O). Bathing your face sounds like you are dunking your whole head in a tub for a long time!

Another mistake is the causative form. As mentioned before, if you are washing a baby, dog, or someone else, you must use '목욕시키다'. Using '목욕하다' implies you are the one getting in the tub with them to wash yourself. Also, be careful with the particle '에서' vs '에'. You bathe 'at' the bathhouse (목욕탕에서 목욕하다) but you get 'into' the water (물에 들어가다).

While 목욕하다 is the standard term for bathing, there are several nuances you should know to sound more like a native speaker.

씻다 (Ssitda)
This is the general verb for 'to wash'. It's very versatile. If you aren't sure whether to say shower or bath, '씻다' is always safe. '빨리 씻어' (Go wash up).
샤워하다 (Syawreohada)
The English loanword for showering. It's the most common word for modern daily hygiene in apartments.
입욕하다 (Ipyokhada)
A more formal/technical term meaning 'to enter a bath'. You'll see this on bath salt packaging or in spa instructions.

오늘은 너무 피곤해서 목욕 대신 간단하게 샤워만 했어요. (I was so tired today that I just took a quick shower instead of a bath.)

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

In ancient times, the two characters referred to different acts of washing, but they combined to mean a general full-body bath.

発音ガイド

UK mo.ɡjok.ʰa.da
US mo.ɡjok.ʰa.da
The primary stress is on the second syllable 'gyok'.
韻が合う語
복용하다 (bogyonghada) 교육하다 (gyoyukhada) 보육하다 (boyukhada) 수복하다 (subokhada) 지옥 (jiok) 기록하다 (girokhada) 회복하다 (hoebokhada) 항복하다 (hangbokhada)
よくある間違い
  • Pronouncing 'mok' as 'moak' like the English word.
  • Omission of the 'h' sound in 'hada'.
  • Making the 'g' in 'gyok' too hard like 'go'.
  • Blending 'mogyok' and 'hada' into 'mogyogada' (incorrect voicing).
  • Stress on the first syllable 'mo'.

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize as a '하다' verb.

ライティング 3/5

Must remember the spelling of '목욕'.

スピーキング 3/5

Pronunciation of the 'kyok-ha' transition needs practice.

リスニング 2/5

Very common word, easy to pick out in conversation.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

하다 씻다

次に学ぶ

샤워하다 세수하다 머리 감다 양치하다 수건

上級

목욕재계 세신사 입욕제 사우나 찜질방

知っておくべき文法

하다 Verbs

목욕하다, 공부하다, 일하다

Object Particle 을/를

목욕을 하다

Sequential ~고 나서

목욕하고 나서 밥을 먹어요

Causative ~시키다

아이를 목욕시키다

Location particle ~에서

집에서 목욕하다

レベル別の例文

1

저는 매일 목욕해요.

I bathe every day.

Present tense polite form.

2

아기가 목욕해요.

The baby is bathing.

Simple subject-verb sentence.

3

강아지가 목욕해요.

The dog is bathing.

Using a noun subject.

4

동생은 목욕을 안 해요.

My younger sibling doesn't bathe.

Negative form using '안'.

5

어제 목욕했어요.

I bathed yesterday.

Past tense '했어요'.

6

지금 목욕해요?

Are you bathing now?

Question form.

7

우리 같이 목욕해요.

Let's bathe together (to a child).

Suggestive/Propositive form.

8

목욕이 좋아요.

Bathing is good.

Using '목욕' as a noun.

1

목욕탕에서 목욕해요.

I bathe at the bathhouse.

Locative particle '에서'.

2

목욕하고 나서 잠을 자요.

I sleep after bathing.

Sequential connector '고 나서'.

3

일주일에 두 번 목욕해요.

I bathe twice a week.

Frequency expression '두 번'.

4

따뜻한 물로 목욕하고 싶어요.

I want to bathe with warm water.

Desire form '고 싶다'.

5

목욕할 때 노래를 불러요.

I sing when I bathe.

Time connector 'ㄹ 때'.

6

목욕하기 전에 숙제를 하세요.

Please do your homework before bathing.

Before '기 전에'.

7

비누로 깨끗하게 목욕해요.

Bathing cleanly with soap.

Adverbial '깨끗하게'.

8

목욕을 다 했어요.

I finished bathing.

Using '다' to indicate completion.

1

피곤할 때는 목욕하는 것이 최고예요.

Bathing is the best when you are tired.

Gerund form '하는 것'.

2

엄마가 아이를 목욕시켜요.

Mom is bathing the child.

Causative form '시키다'.

3

감기에 걸려서 목욕을 못 해요.

I can't bathe because I caught a cold.

Causative '아/어서' and impossibility '못'.

4

목욕을 하면 기분이 좋아져요.

If I bathe, I feel better.

Conditional '면' and change of state '아/어지다'.

5

이 호텔은 목욕하기에 아주 좋아요.

This hotel is very good for bathing.

Purpose/Standard '기에'.

6

목욕탕에 가서 때를 밀었어요.

I went to the bathhouse and scrubbed off dead skin.

Cultural specific phrase '때를 밀다'.

7

너무 뜨거운 물로 목욕하지 마세요.

Please don't bathe with water that is too hot.

Prohibitive '지 마세요'.

8

목욕한 지 얼마나 됐어요?

How long has it been since you bathed?

Time since 'ㄴ 지 얼마나 됐다'.

1

반신욕을 하며 책을 읽는 것이 제 취미예요.

My hobby is reading books while taking a half-body bath.

Simultaneous action '하며'.

2

한국 사람들은 목욕탕에 가는 것을 즐깁니다.

Korean people enjoy going to bathhouses.

Formal ending '습니다'.

3

목욕을 하고 나니 몸이 가벼워진 것 같아요.

After bathing, my body feels lighter.

Discovery/Result '고 나니'.

4

강아지를 목욕시키는 일은 생각보다 힘들어요.

Bathing a dog is harder than I thought.

Comparison '보다'.

5

목욕물 온도를 적당하게 맞추세요.

Adjust the bath water temperature appropriately.

Imperative '으세요'.

6

스트레스를 풀기 위해 목욕을 자주 합니다.

I bathe often to relieve stress.

Purpose '기 위해'.

7

목욕탕에서 수건으로 양머리를 만들었어요.

I made a 'lamb head' with a towel at the bathhouse.

Cultural reference '양머리'.

8

오랜만에 목욕을 했더니 개운하네요.

I bathed for the first time in a while, so I feel refreshed.

Reason/Result '했더니'.

1

그는 마음의 때를 씻어내듯 경건하게 목욕했다.

He bathed reverently as if washing away the grime of his heart.

Metaphorical usage.

2

목욕은 단순한 세정을 넘어 심신을 치유하는 과정이다.

Bathing is a process of healing mind and body beyond simple cleansing.

Formal academic tone.

3

전통적인 목욕 문화가 점차 사라지고 있어 아쉽다.

It is a pity that traditional bathing culture is gradually disappearing.

Expressing regret '아쉽다'.

4

그녀는 목욕을 하며 하루의 번뇌를 잊으려 노력했다.

She tried to forget the day's worries while bathing.

Literary word '번뇌' (anguish/worries).

5

목욕탕은 예로부터 마을 사람들의 사랑방 역할을 해왔다.

Since ancient times, bathhouses have served as a social gathering place for villagers.

Historical '해왔다' (has been doing).

6

아무리 바빠도 목욕할 시간만큼은 양보할 수 없다.

No matter how busy I am, I cannot compromise on my bathing time.

Concessive '아무리 ~도'.

7

온천에서 목욕하며 대자연의 정취를 만끽했다.

I enjoyed the mood of great nature while bathing in a hot spring.

Advanced vocabulary '만끽하다'.

8

목욕 후 마시는 찬 우유 한 잔은 설명이 필요 없는 즐거움이다.

A glass of cold milk after a bath is a pleasure that needs no explanation.

Cultural trope.

1

목욕이라는 행위는 인간에게 원초적인 안식과 정화의 의미를 갖는다.

The act of bathing holds a primal meaning of rest and purification for humans.

Philosophical definition.

2

그의 소설에서 목욕은 인물의 심적 변화를 암시하는 중요한 장치로 쓰인다.

In his novel, bathing is used as an important device to imply the character's psychological change.

Literary analysis.

3

현대 사회에서 목욕은 개인의 취향을 반영하는 라이프스타일의 일부가 되었다.

In modern society, bathing has become part of a lifestyle reflecting individual tastes.

Sociological observation.

4

수질 오염으로 인해 마음 놓고 목욕할 수 있는 곳이 줄어들고 있다.

Due to water pollution, the number of places where one can bathe with peace of mind is decreasing.

Environmental context.

5

목욕의 역사적 변천사를 살펴보면 당대의 위생 관념을 엿볼 수 있다.

Looking at the historical transition of bathing gives a glimpse into the hygiene concepts of the time.

Historical analysis.

6

그는 마치 목욕재계라도 하듯 정중한 태도로 손님을 맞이했다.

He greeted the guest with a solemn attitude, as if he had undergone ritual purification.

Idiomatic '목욕재계'.

7

목욕탕의 수증기 속에 서린 추억들이 주마등처럼 스쳐 지나갔다.

Memories embedded in the steam of the bathhouse flashed by like a kaleidoscope.

Poetic expression '주마등'.

8

공중목욕탕의 쇠퇴는 개인주의의 확산과 궤를 같이한다.

The decline of public bathhouses goes hand in hand with the spread of individualism.

Advanced idiom '궤를 같이하다'.

よく使う組み合わせ

목욕을 시키다
목욕을 즐기다
목욕탕에 가다
목욕물 온도
목욕 용품
목욕을 마치다
찬물로 목욕하다
목욕을 거르다
목욕 가운
목욕 후

よく使うフレーズ

목욕재계

— Ritual purification by bathing. Used before important events.

그는 목욕재계하고 기도를 드렸다.

목욕탕집 아들

— A common trope or title (The Bathhouse Son).

그는 목욕탕집 아들로 유명하다.

목욕을 시켜주다

— To give someone a bath (kindly).

할머니를 목욕시켜 드렸다.

목욕하러 가다

— Going to bathe (usually to a public bath).

친구랑 목욕하러 가요.

목욕이 끝나다

— The bath is finished.

목욕이 끝나면 전화해.

목욕을 준비하다

— Preparing a bath.

남편을 위해 목욕을 준비했어요.

목욕을 참다

— Refraining from bathing (e.g., after surgery).

수술 후에는 목욕을 참아야 해요.

목욕을 권하다

— Suggesting someone take a bath.

피곤해 보이는 친구에게 목욕을 권했다.

목욕비

— The entrance fee for a public bath.

목욕비가 올랐어요.

목욕 바구니

— A basket for bath supplies.

목욕 바구니를 들고 나갔다.

よく混同される語

목욕하다 vs 샤워하다

Shower vs. Bath. Mogyok is longer/deeper.

목욕하다 vs 세수하다

Washing face vs. Whole body.

목욕하다 vs 씻다

Specific (mogyok) vs. General (ssitda).

慣用句と表現

"목욕물 버리다 아이까지 버린다"

— To throw out the baby with the bathwater (Western idiom translated).

본질을 잊지 마세요. 목욕물 버리다 아이까지 버릴 수 있어요.

Translation
"때를 벗기다"

— Literally to scrub off dirt, but idiomatically to start fresh or clear a debt.

드디어 빚을 갚고 때를 벗긴 기분이다.

Metaphorical
"물 좋기로 소문나다"

— To be famous for good water (often said of bathhouses).

그 목욕탕은 물 좋기로 소문났어요.

Colloquial
"목욕탕 수다"

— Bathhouse gossip/chat.

목욕탕 수다는 시간 가는 줄 모른다.

Informal
"개 목욕시키듯"

— Doing something messily or with great struggle (like bathing a resisting dog).

아이 옷 입히는 게 개 목욕시키듯 힘들다.

Slang/Simile
"온천욕 하듯"

— Very comfortably and slowly.

온천욕 하듯 느긋하게 일하세요.

Simile
"찬물 끼얹기"

— Throwing cold water on something (spoiling the mood).

좋은 분위기에 찬물 끼얹지 마세요.

Common Idiom
"피땀을 씻어내다"

— To wash away blood and sweat (recovering from hard work).

목욕으로 오늘의 피땀을 씻어냅시다.

Literary
"환골탈태"

— To transform completely (like changing bones and skin). Often used after a deep bath/scrub.

목욕하고 나니 환골탈태한 것 같아.

Hanja Idiom
"신선놀음"

— Living like a Taoist hermit (often used when relaxing in a bath).

따뜻한 물에 들어가 있으니 신선놀음이 따로 없네.

Cultural

間違えやすい

목욕하다 vs 세수하다

Both involve water and cleaning.

Sesuhada is only for the face. Mogyokhada is for the whole body.

아침에는 세수하고 밤에는 목욕해요.

목욕하다 vs 머리 감다

Often done at the same time.

Meori gamda is specifically for washing hair.

목욕하면서 머리도 감았어요.

목욕하다 vs 빨래하다

Both mean 'to wash'.

Ppallaehada is for clothes only.

옷은 빨래하고 몸은 목욕해요.

목욕하다 vs 설거지하다

Both mean 'to wash'.

Seolgeojihada is for dishes only.

밥 먹고 설거지한 다음에 목욕했어요.

목욕하다 vs 양치하다

Part of bathroom routine.

Yangchihada is for teeth only.

목욕하기 전에 양치부터 하세요.

文型パターン

A1

S + 목욕해요

저는 목욕해요.

A2

S + Time + 목욕해요

저는 저녁에 목욕해요.

B1

S + O + 목욕시켜요

엄마가 아기를 목욕시켜요.

B1

V + 기 위해 목욕하다

피로를 풀기 위해 목욕해요.

B2

V + 면서 목욕하다

노래를 들으면서 목욕해요.

C1

N + 처럼 목욕하다

신선처럼 목욕하다.

C1

V + 자마자 목욕하다

집에 오자마자 목욕해요.

C2

N + 에 서린 목욕

추억에 서린 목욕.

語族

名詞

목욕 (bath)
목욕탕 (bathhouse)
목욕물 (bathwater)
목욕료 (bath fee)
목욕가운 (bathrobe)

動詞

목욕시키다 (to bathe someone)
입욕하다 (to enter a bath)
샤워하다 (to shower)

形容詞

개운하다 (to feel refreshed after bathing)
뽀송뽀송하다 (to be soft/dry after bathing)

関連

비누 (soap)
수건 (towel)
욕조 (bathtub)
때밀이 (scrubber)
온천 (hot spring)

使い方

frequency

Very High in daily life and health contexts.

よくある間違い
  • 목욕해요 for washing face. 세수해요.

    Mogyok is for the whole body, Sesu is for the face only.

  • 강아지가 목욕해요. (When you are washing it) 강아지를 목욕시켜요.

    Use the causative form when performing the action for someone else.

  • 목욕에 가요. 목욕탕에 가요.

    You go to the place (bathhouse), not the action (bathing).

  • 샤워를 목욕해요. 샤워를 해요 or 목욕을 해요.

    Don't combine the two different types of washing verbs.

  • Using '목욕하다' for laundry. 빨래하다.

    Mogyok is only for humans or animals, not objects.

ヒント

Particle Choice

Use '에서' for the location of the bath (e.g., 집에서, 목욕탕에서). Use '로' for the medium (e.g., 따뜻한 물로).

The Italy Towel

When you 'mogyokhada' in Korea, you'll likely use a green 'Italy towel' to scrub off dead skin. It's a core part of the experience!

Bath vs. Shower

Always lean towards '샤워하다' for daily hygiene in modern apartments unless you are actually filling the tub.

Batchim Rule

The 'ㄱ' at the end of '목' and '욕' stays silent/unreleased. Don't add an 'uh' sound after them.

Bathing Others

Remember '-시키다' for children and pets. It's one of the most common mistakes for beginners.

Temperature

Koreans often use '시원하다' (cool/refreshing) even when the bath water is very hot. It refers to the feeling of relief!

Bonding

Going to a bathhouse with someone is a sign of close friendship in Korea. It's called 'naked friendship'.

Hanja Roots

Knowing that 'Mok' is washing hair and 'Yok' is washing body helps you remember it's a 'full' wash.

Night vs. Morning

Most Koreans 'mogyokhada' in the evening to wash off the day's stress and grime before bed.

Post-Bath

Always dry your hair well after a 'mogyok', especially in winter, to avoid catching a cold (감기).

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of 'Mok' as 'Muck' and 'Yok' as 'Yuck'. You 'mogyokhada' to get the 'muck' and 'yuck' off your body!

視覚的連想

Imagine a wooden tub (Mok/木 often means wood in other Hanja) filled with steaming water.

Word Web

Water Soap Towel Steam Relax Clean Scrub Tub

チャレンジ

Try to say '목욕해요' three times fast while pretending to scrub your arms. It helps muscle memory!

語源

Sino-Korean word derived from 沐浴 (mogyok).

元の意味: 沐 (mù) means to wash the hair, and 浴 (yù) means to wash the body.

Sino-Korean (Hanja)

文化的な背景

Be aware that 'mogyok' implies full nudity in public settings. When inviting a foreign friend, explain the etiquette first.

English speakers might find the public nudity of Korean bathhouses surprising, as 'bathing' is usually a private affair in the West.

The movie 'Parasite' (mentions of smell/hygiene) K-Drama 'Reply 1988' (bathhouse scenes) Webtoon 'God of Bath'

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実際の使用場面

Evening Routine

  • 목욕할 시간이야
  • 목욕물 받아놨어
  • 목욕하고 자
  • 목욕 다 했니?

Public Bathhouse

  • 목욕탕 어디예요?
  • 목욕비 얼마예요?
  • 수건 좀 주세요
  • 등 좀 밀어줄래?

Pet Care

  • 강아지 목욕시키기
  • 목욕하기 싫어해요
  • 샴푸 어디 있어?
  • 털 말려야지

Health/Wellness

  • 반신욕이 좋아요
  • 목욕으로 스트레스 풀기
  • 온천욕 추천해요
  • 목욕 후 수분 공급

Travel

  • 호텔에 욕조 있어요?
  • 목욕 가운 빌려주세요
  • 근처에 온천 있나요?
  • 목욕 용품 챙겼어?

会話のきっかけ

"오늘 목욕탕에 같이 갈래요?"

"목욕할 때 어떤 비누를 쓰세요?"

"보통 얼마나 자주 목욕하세요?"

"목욕하고 나서 뭐 하는 걸 좋아해요?"

"반신욕 하는 거 좋아하세요?"

日記のテーマ

오늘 목욕하면서 무슨 생각을 했나요?

가장 기억에 남는 목욕탕 경험을 써보세요.

당신만의 특별한 목욕 루틴이 있나요?

추운 겨울날 목욕이 왜 좋은지 설명해 보세요.

한국의 목욕 문화에 대해 어떻게 생각하나요?

よくある質問

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Technically yes, but it sounds slightly unnatural. Koreans usually prefer '샤워하다' for a quick rinse. '목욕하다' implies spending more time or using a tub.

There is no difference in meaning. '목욕을 하다' is just more formal or emphasizes the noun 'bath'. In casual speech, the particle '을' is usually dropped.

You should use the causative form: '강아지를 목욕시켜요'. '강아지가 목욕해요' means the dog is bathing itself.

A 'mogyoktang' is a public bathhouse focused on washing and soaking. A 'sauna' or 'jjimjilbang' often includes dry heat rooms and social areas, but usually contains a bathhouse inside.

It's a popular Korean tradition! After losing fluids in a hot bath, a cold, sweet drink like banana milk feels very refreshing.

No, use '손을 씻다'. Using '목욕하다' for hands would sound very strange, like you are trying to climb into a tiny sink.

Yes, especially in the form '목욕재계하다', which refers to purifying oneself before a ritual or prayer.

It means 'half-body bath'. You only soak from the waist down. It's considered very healthy for circulation.

Yes, '냉수욕' (cold water bath). Some people do this for health or to wake up.

Not many slang terms, but '목욕탕' is often used in jokes about old-fashioned places or community gossip.

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Write 'My hobby is taking a half-body bath' in Korean.

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Write 'I went to the hot spring to bathe' in Korean.

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Write 'I feel dizzy because the bath was too hot' in Korean.

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Write 'Shall we go to the bathhouse together?' in Korean.

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Write 'I scrubbed my back while bathing' in Korean.

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Write 'Bathing relieves stress' in Korean.

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Write 'I am preparing the bathwater' in Korean.

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Say 'I am going to the bathhouse' in Korean.

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Say 'Did you bathe?' in Korean.

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Say 'I need to bathe the dog' in Korean.

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Say 'I like warm baths' in Korean.

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Say 'Where are the bath supplies?' in Korean.

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Say 'I bathed for 30 minutes' in Korean.

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Say 'Don't bathe too long' in Korean.

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Say 'I washed my hair while bathing' in Korean.

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Say 'I am taking a half-body bath' in Korean.

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Say 'The bathhouse entrance fee is 10,000 won' in Korean.

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Say 'I forgot my towel' in Korean.

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Say 'The bathwater is ready' in Korean.

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Say 'I feel sleepy after bathing' in Korean.

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Listen and choose: '저는 매일 아침 목욕해요.' When does the speaker bathe?

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Listen and choose: '목욕탕은 9시에 닫아요.' What time does the bathhouse close?

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Listen and choose: '강아지 목욕은 누가 했어요? 제가 했어요.' Who bathed the dog?

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Listen and choose: '목욕물이 너무 뜨거워요.' What is the problem with the water?

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Listen and choose: '목욕하고 나서 바나나 우유 마실래?' What drink is suggested?

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Listen and choose: '수건 좀 더 주세요.' What does the person need?

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Listen and choose: '목욕탕에 사람이 너무 많아요.' How is the bathhouse?

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Listen and choose: '오늘 목욕은 건너뛸게요.' What is the person doing?

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Listen and choose: '반신욕은 20분이 적당해요.' How long should a half-body bath be?

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Listen and choose: '목욕 가운이 아주 부드러워요.' How is the bathrobe?

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Listen and choose: '목욕탕에서 친구를 만났어요.' Who did they meet?

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Listen and choose: '물이 차가우니 조심하세요.' Why be careful?

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Listen and choose: '목욕 용품은 가방에 있어요.' Where are the supplies?

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Listen and choose: '때를 밀었더니 피부가 매끈해요.' How is the skin now?

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Listen and choose: '목욕탕 입구는 저쪽이에요.' Where is the entrance?

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