Korean Dictionary

How to say “Honbap” in Korean

혼밥

Honbap

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Usage & Context

혼밥 combines 혼자 (alone) and 밥 (rice/meal) to describe eating alone which has become normalized in modern Korean culture. As single-person households increase 혼밥 is no longer seen as lonely but as a lifestyle choice. Many Korean restaurants now offer single-serving menus for 혼밥 customers.

Example Sentence

요즘 혼밥이 전혀 이상하지 않아요.

These days eating alone is not strange at all.

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