거주
The act of living in a particular place. It refers to residence or housing.
Examples
3 of 5거주 환경이 아이들의 성장에 영향을 미친다.
The residential environment affects children's growth.
이 아파트는 거주용으로만 사용 가능하다.
This apartment can only be used for residential purposes.
신청서에 거주지를 정확히 기입해 주세요.
Please fill in your place of residence accurately on the application.
Word Family
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
거주 환경이 아이들의 성장에 영향을 미친다.
academicThe residential environment affects children's growth.
이 아파트는 거주용으로만 사용 가능하다.
businessThis apartment can only be used for residential purposes.
신청서에 거주지를 정확히 기입해 주세요.
formalPlease fill in your place of residence accurately on the application.
너 어디에 거주해?
informalWhere do you reside?
도심에 거주하는 것은 편리하지만 비싸다.
everydayLiving in the city center is convenient but expensive.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
거주권
right of residence
거주자
resident
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Essential for IELTS Speaking Part 1 (Where do you live?) and Writing Task 2 (Urbanization).
Common Mistakes
In informal speech, people usually say '살다' (live) instead of '거주하다'.
Memory Tip
Geo-Ju sounds like 'Go to your house'.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean word from '거' (dwell) and '주' (live).
Grammar Patterns
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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