Japanese
Korean
Taxi
❃ Taxi
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택시를 불러 주실래요?
[ taeksireul bulleo jusillaeyo? ] -
Could you call me a taxi, please?
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어디까지 가세요?
[ eodikkaji gaseyo? ] -
Where would you like to go?
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어디로 모실까요?
[ eodiro mosilkkayo ] -
Where can I take you?
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서울로 가 주세요.
[ seoullo ga juseyo ] -
Please go to Seoul.
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경복궁에 가 주세요.
[ gyeongbogunge ga juseyo. ] -
Please go to Gyeongbokgung Palace.
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좀 더 천천히/빨리 운전해 주세요.
[ jom deo cheoncheonhi/ppalli unjeonhae juseyo. ] -
Please drive more slowly/quickly.
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이곳으로 가 주세요.
[ igoseuro ga juseyo ] -
Please go to this place.
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여기서 내려 주세요.
[ yeogiseo naeryeo juseyo ] -
Let me get off here, please.
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택시는 어디서 타요?
[ Taeksineun eodiseo tayo? ] -
Where can I catch a taxi?
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이 주소로 가 주세요.
[ I jusoro ga juseyo. ] -
Please take me to this address.
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김포공항으로 가 주세요.
[ Gimpogonghangeuro ga juseyo. ] -
Please go to Gimpo Airport.
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시간이 얼마나 걸릴까요?
[ Sigani eolmana geollilkkayo? ] -
How long will it take?
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요금이 대략 얼마나 나올까요?
[ Yogeumi daeryak eolmana naolkkayo? ] -
Roughly how much will it cost?
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다음 신호등에서 우회전해 주세요.
[ Daeum sinhodeungeseo uhoejeonhae juseyo. ] -
Turn right at the next traffic light.
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직진해 주세요.
[ Jikjinhae juseyo. ] -
Go straight, please.
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여기서 유턴해 주세요.
[ Yeogiseo yuteonhae juseyo. ] -
Please make a U-turn here.
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여기에 세워 주세요.
[ Yeogie sewo juseyo. ] -
Please pull over here.
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편의점 앞에서 내려 주세요.
[ Pyeonuijeom apeseo naeryeo juseyo. ] -
Drop me off in front of the convenience store.
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잔돈은 가지세요.
[ Jandoneun gajiseyo. ] -
Please keep the change.
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신용카드로 결제해도 되나요?
[ Sinyongkadeuro gyeoljehaedo doenayo? ] -
Can I pay with a credit card?
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티머니로 계산할 수 있어요?
[ Timeoniro gyesanhal su isseoyo? ] -
Can I pay with T-money?
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영수증 주세요.
[ Yeongsujeung juseyo. ] -
Please give me a receipt.
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카카오택시를 불렀어요.
[ Kakaotaeksireul bulleosseoyo. ] -
I called a taxi through Kakao T.
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지금 차가 너무 많이 막혀요.
[ Jigeum chaga neomu mani makhyeoyo. ] -
The traffic is very bad right now.
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조금만 빨리 가 주시겠어요?
[ Jogeumman ppalli ga jusigesseoyo? ] -
Could you please drive a bit faster?
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트렁크 좀 열어 주세요.
[ Teureongkeu jom yeoreo juseyo. ] -
Please open the trunk.
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톨게이트 비용이 포함된 거예요?
[ Tolgeiteu biyeongi pohamdoen geoyeyo? ] -
Is the toll fee included?
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모범택시는 요금이 더 비싸요?
[ Mobeomtaeksineun yogeumi deo bissayo? ] -
Does a premium taxi cost more?
Taking a taxi in South Korea is highly convenient and surprisingly affordable compared to many Western countries, but the system relies heavily on local technology and cultural nuances. Global ride-hailing apps like Uber are largely ineffective in Korea. Instead, the entire nation uses Kakao T (카카오 T - Kakao Taeksi), an indispensable app that lets you summon a cab in seconds. Taxis are generally categorized into two types: standard taxis (which are silver, white, or orange) and Deluxe or "Premium" taxis (모범택시 - Mobeom-taeksi), which are black with yellow stripes. The Mobeom-taeksi costs significantly more but features highly experienced drivers with zero accident records, larger cars, and no late-night surcharges. Taxi drivers, typically older gentlemen affectionately referred to as 기사님 (Gisanim - Driver) or 아저씨 (Ahjussi - Middle-aged man), often do not speak English and might struggle with exact street addresses, as the Korean address system underwent a massive overhaul recently. Instead of giving a street name, it is culturally standard to give a major landmark, a famous building, or the nearest subway station. For example, instead of saying "Take me to 153 Itaewon-ro," you would say, "Please take me to Itaewon Station" (이태원역으로 가 주세요 - Itaewon-yeogeuro ga juseyo). Furthermore, unlike in Japan, taxi doors in Korea are fully manual, so you must open and close them yourself. Finally, there is absolutely no tipping culture in South Korea. The fare on the meter is exactly what you pay, and you can conveniently tap your T-money card or credit card on the machine between the front seats to settle the bill.
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