B1 noun Neutral

거주

[kʌ-dʑu]

The act of living in a particular place. It refers to residence or housing.

Examples

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1

거주 환경이 아이들의 성장에 영향을 미친다.

The residential environment affects children's growth.

2

이 아파트는 거주용으로만 사용 가능하다.

This apartment can only be used for residential purposes.

3

신청서에 거주지를 정확히 기입해 주세요.

Please fill in your place of residence accurately on the application.

Word Family

Noun
거주
Verb
거주하다
Adjective
거주용의
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Memory Tip

Geo-Ju sounds like 'Go to your house'.

Quick Quiz

안전한 ( ) 환경을 조성하는 것은 정부의 의무다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 거주

Examples

1

거주 환경이 아이들의 성장에 영향을 미친다.

academic

The residential environment affects children's growth.

2

이 아파트는 거주용으로만 사용 가능하다.

business

This apartment can only be used for residential purposes.

3

신청서에 거주지를 정확히 기입해 주세요.

formal

Please fill in your place of residence accurately on the application.

4

너 어디에 거주해?

informal

Where do you reside?

5

도심에 거주하는 것은 편리하지만 비싸다.

everyday

Living in the city center is convenient but expensive.

Word Family

Noun
거주
Verb
거주하다
Adjective
거주용의

Common Collocations

거주 지역 residential area
거주지 place of residence
거주 환경 living environment
거주 기간 period of residence
거주하다 to reside

Common Phrases

거주권

right of residence

거주자

resident

Often Confused With

거주 vs 체류

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS Speaking Part 1 (Where do you live?) and Writing Task 2 (Urbanization).

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Common Mistakes

In informal speech, people usually say '살다' (live) instead of '거주하다'.

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Memory Tip

Geo-Ju sounds like 'Go to your house'.

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Word Origin

Sino-Korean word from '거' (dwell) and '주' (live).

Grammar Patterns

~에 거주하다 거주 목적
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Cultural Context

The '거주지' (residence) is a significant status indicator in Korean society.

Quick Quiz

안전한 ( ) 환경을 조성하는 것은 정부의 의무다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 거주

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