집중력
The ability to direct one's attention or efforts toward a specific task for a period of time. It is mental focus.
Examples
3 of 5커피를 마시면 집중력이 좋아지는 것 같아요.
I feel like my concentration improves when I drink coffee.
소음은 학생들의 집중력을 떨어뜨리는 주요 요인입니다.
Noise is a major factor that decreases students' concentration.
업무 시간 동안 높은 집중력을 유지해야 합니다.
You must maintain high concentration during work hours.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Jip (Gather) + Jung (Middle) + Ryeok (Power) = Power to gather everything to the middle.
Quick Quiz
시험을 볼 때는 한 문제에 깊이 ( )을/를 발휘해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 집중력
Examples
커피를 마시면 집중력이 좋아지는 것 같아요.
everydayI feel like my concentration improves when I drink coffee.
소음은 학생들의 집중력을 떨어뜨리는 주요 요인입니다.
academicNoise is a major factor that decreases students' concentration.
업무 시간 동안 높은 집중력을 유지해야 합니다.
businessYou must maintain high concentration during work hours.
운동선수에게는 신체 능력만큼이나 집중력이 중요합니다.
formalConcentration is as important as physical ability for athletes.
나 요즘 집중력이 너무 부족해.
informalMy concentration is so lacking lately.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
집중력 훈련
concentration training
순간 집중력
momentary concentration
집중력 감퇴
decline in concentration
Often Confused With
'주의력' is the ability to pay attention; '집중력' is the ability to sustain that focus deeply.
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Speaking Part 1/2 regarding study habits and work.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say '집중' (noun - focus/concentration) instead of '집중력' (noun - the *ability* to focus).
Memory Tip
Jip (Gather) + Jung (Middle) + Ryeok (Power) = Power to gather everything to the middle.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean: 集中力 (Gather-center power).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
시험을 볼 때는 한 문제에 깊이 ( )을/를 발휘해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 집중력
Related Vocabulary
More education words
집중하다
B1To direct all one's attention or efforts toward a particular activity or subject. It involves excluding distractions.
배정하다
B1To allocate or distribute something (like tasks, funds, or seats) to a specific person or purpose.
창의적
B1Involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something.
정규
B1A formal, regular, or standard state of something, often used in the context of education or employment.
학습
B1The formal or systematic process of acquiring knowledge or skills. A more academic term than '공부' (study).
항목
B1A particular item or detail in a list, document, or set of criteria.
집중
B1The act of focusing all one's attention or effort on a particular task or subject. Also refers to a high density of something in one area.
협동
B1The act of working together with others to achieve a common goal; cooperation.
언어적
B1Relating to language or linguistics. It is often used to describe communication or skills involving words.
숙련도
B1The degree of skill or expertise that someone has in a particular task or field, usually acquired through practice.
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