Korean Dictionary

How to say “Japanese Colonial Period” in Korean

일제 강점기

ilje gangjeomgi

Usage & Context

The Japanese Colonial Period lasted from 1910 to 1945 when Korea was under Japanese rule. This era left deep wounds in Korean culture and memory. Liberation from Japanese rule on August 15, 1945 is celebrated as Gwangbokjeol.

Example Sentence

일제 강점기는 한국 역사에서 매우 아픈 시기예요.

The Japanese colonial period is a very painful time in Korean history.

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