Korean Dictionary
How to say “Korean sauna” in Korean
찜질방
Jjimjilbang
IntermediateTravel
Usage & Context
A uniquely Korean experience — a heated public bathhouse with various temperature rooms, showers, and often sleeping areas. Open 24 hours, it serves as a cheap overnight option. Wear provided shorts and T-shirts inside common areas. Very much a family and social activity.
Example Sentence
찜질방에서 하룻밤 자는 것도 색다른 경험이에요.
Sleeping overnight at a jjimjilbang is also a unique experience.
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