Learn 500 Essential Korean Nouns by Theme – Part9. Objects & Tools (사물과 도구)

 Part9. 사물과 도구 (Objects & Tools)

Master 500 Basic Korean Nouns with English and Romanization

This resource introduces 500 essential Korean nouns, thoughtfully grouped into 10 everyday themes such as people, food, places, nature, and time. Each noun is shown in its original Korean form (Hangul), along with accurate Romanized spelling and its English meaning. For example: 학교 (hakgyo) means “school,” and 물 (mul) means “water.”

Learning vocabulary by theme is one of the most effective ways to build your Korean language skills. Instead of memorizing random words, you’ll learn related nouns together — like 밥 (bap – rice), 국 (guk – soup), and 과일 (gwail – fruit) under the “Food” category. This helps reinforce memory and makes vocabulary more useful in real-life conversations.

The Romanization system used follows the official Revised Romanization of Korean, making it easy to pronounce even if you’re still learning Hangul. It’s also helpful for typing or searching Korean words online.

Whether you’re studying on your own or with a teacher, this list is great for flashcards, writing, reading, or daily speaking practice. It’s designed for beginners and lower-intermediate learners who want to improve their everyday vocabulary and feel more confident using Korean in context.

1. 물건 – [mul-geon] – thing / object
2. 사물 – [sa-mul] – item / object
3. 도구 – [do-gu] – tool
4. 장비 – [jang-bi] – equipment
5. 기계 – [gi-gye] – machine
6. 상자 – [sang-ja] – box
7. 가방 – [ga-bang] – bag
8. 지갑 – [ji-gap] – wallet
9. 열쇠 – [yeol-swe] – key
10. 핸드폰 – [haen-deu-pon] – cell phone
11. 전화기 – [jeon-hwa-gi] – telephone
12. 리모컨 – [ri-mo-keon] – remote control
13. 전등 – [jeon-deung] – light / lamp
14. 전기 – [jeon-gi] – electricity
15. 배터리 – [bae-teo-ri] – battery
16. 컴퓨터 – [keom-pyu-teo] – computer
17. 노트북 – [no-teu-buk] – laptop
18. 마우스 – [ma-u-seu] – mouse
19. 키보드 – [ki-bo-deu] – keyboard
20. 프린터 – [peu-rin-teo] – printer
21. 책 – [chaek] – book
22. 공책 – [gong-chaek] – notebook
23. 연필 – [yeon-pil] – pencil
24. 볼펜 – [bol-pen] – ballpoint pen
25. 지우개 – [ji-u-gae] – eraser
26. 자 – [ja] – ruler
27. 풀 – [pul] – glue
28. 가위 – [ga-wi] – scissors
29. 테이프 – [te-i-peu] – tape
30. 봉투 – [bong-tu] – envelope
31. 우표 – [u-pyo] – stamp
32. 편지 – [pyeon-ji] – letter
33. 서류 – [seo-ryu] – document
34. 파일 – [pa-il] – file / folder
35. 명함 – [myeong-ham] – business card
36. 안경 – [an-gyeong] – glasses
37. 우산 – [u-san] – umbrella
38. 모자 – [mo-ja] – hat / cap
39. 시계 – [si-gye] – clock / watch
40. 거울 – [geo-ul] – mirror
41. 옷 – [ot] – clothes
42. 신발 – [sin-bal] – shoes
43. 양말 – [yang-mal] – socks
44. 벨트 – [bel-teu] – belt
45. 목도리 – [mok-do-ri] – scarf
46. 장갑 – [jang-gap] – gloves
47. 가전제품 – [ga-jeon-jeo-pum] – home appliance
48. 청소기 – [cheong-so-gi] – vacuum cleaner
49. 세탁기 – [se-tak-gi] – washing machine
50. 냉장고 – [naeng-jang-go] – refrigerator