Japanese
Korean
Clothes and shoes
❃ Clothes and shoes
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그냥 구경하는 거예요.
[ Geunyang gugyeonghaneun geoyeyo. ] -
I'm just looking.
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이거 입어봐도 돼요?
[ Igeo ibeobwado dwaeyo? ] -
Can I try this on?
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보기만 할게요.
[ bogiman halgeyo ] -
I'm just looking
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피팅룸은 어디에 있어요?
[ Pitingrumeun eodie isseoyo? ] -
Where is the fitting room?
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신발을 벗고 들어가세요.
[ Sinbareul beotgo deureogaseyo. ] -
Please take off your shoes before entering.
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이거 한 치수 큰 거 있어요?
[ igeo han chisu keun geo isseoyo? ] -
Do you have this in a bigger size?
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이거 큰걸로 있나요?
[ Igeo keungeolro innayo? ] -
Do you have this in large?
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더 큰 사이즈 있나요?
[ Deo keun saijeu itnayo? ] -
Do you have a larger size?
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이거 작은걸로 있나요?
[ Igeo Jageungeolro innayo? ] -
Do you have this in small?
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더 작은 사이즈 있나요?
[ Deo jageun saijeu itnayo? ] -
Do you have a smaller size?
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이거 한 치수 작은 거 있어요?
[ igeo han chisu jageun geo isseoyo? ] -
Do you have this in a smaller size?
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너무 꽉 껴요.
[ Neomu kkwak kkyeyo. ] -
It's too tight.
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조금 커요.
[ Jogeum keoyo. ] -
It's a bit big.
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다른 디자인은 있습니까?
[ Dareun dijaineun itseumnikka? ] -
Do you have any other design?
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다른 색상도 있어요?
[ Dareun saeksangdo isseoyo? ] -
Do you have other colors?
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이거 검은색으로 있나요?
[ Igeo geomeunsaegeuro itnayo? ] -
Do you have this in black?
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잘 어울려요.
[ Jal eoullyeoyo. ] -
It looks good on you.
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제 스타일이 아니에요.
[ Je seutairi anieyo. ] -
It's not my style.
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이걸로 할게요.
[ Igeollo halgeyo. ] -
I'll take this one.
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이거 프리 사이즈인가요?
[ Igeo peuri saijeuingayo? ] -
Is this free size (one-size-fits-all)?
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이백사십 사이즈로 보여 주세요.
[ Ibaeksasip saijeuro boyeo juseyo. ] -
Please show me size 240 (shoes).
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품절이면 주문할 수 있나요?
[ Pumjeorimyeon jumunhal su itnayo? ] -
If it's out of stock, can I order it?
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새 상품 언제 들어와요?
[ Sae sangpum eonje deureowayo? ] -
When does the new stock arrive?
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세탁기에 돌려도 돼요?
[ Setakgie dollyeodo dwaeyo? ] -
Can I put it in the washing machine?
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드라이클리닝 해야 해요.
[ Deuraikeullining haeya haeyo. ] -
It needs dry cleaning.
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조금 더 생각해 보고 올게요.
[ Jogeum deo saenggakhae bogo olgeyo. ] -
I'll think about it and come back.
Shopping for clothes in South Korea is a thrilling experience, fueled by the fast-paced, highly trendy K-fashion industry. However, foreign shoppers often encounter several significant cultural and logistical surprises when hitting the stores. The most jarring of these is the concept of "Free Size" (프리 사이즈 - Peuri saijeu). Walk into many trendy boutiques, particularly those catering to women, and you will notice that garments do not have Small, Medium, or Large tags; they only come in one size. While "Free Size" translates to "one-size-fits-all," the reality is that it typically aligns with a Western size Extra-Small to Small, reflecting the generally slender build of the local population. If you ask for a larger size (더 큰 사이즈 있나요? - Deo keun saijeu itnayo?), you might be told that it is the only size available. Shoe shopping also requires a numerical mental shift. Korea does not use US, UK, or European shoe sizes; instead, they measure feet strictly in millimeters. For example, a European size 38 or US size 7.5 translates to a Korean size 240. When it comes to trying clothes on, the fitting room (피팅룸 - Pitingrum) etiquette is incredibly strict to protect the merchandise. First, you must usually take off your shoes before stepping into the fitting room cabin. Second, if you are trying on tops or dresses, the staff will hand you a white, disposable face cover—a thin fabric mask—that you must place over your head to prevent your makeup from transferring onto the neckline of the clothes. Respecting these rules guarantees a smooth and extremely polite shopping experience.
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