Korean · Daily Life
의자
uija
Chair
Beginnernoun
Definition
Furniture for one person to sit on.
Example
이 의자에 앉으세요.
Please sit on this chair.
Etymology
The word '의자' (uija) originates from the classical Chinese term '椅子' (yǐzi), which also means chair. It reflects the influence of Chinese vocabulary on the Korean language during periods of close cultural interaction.
How & Where It’s Used
'의자' is commonly used in both spoken and written Korean, applicable in formal and informal settings. It is standard across all Korean dialects, with no significant regional variations.