also: はんぼっ · かんぷく
noun
hanbok; traditional Korean dress
Refers to the traditional clothing of Korea, worn on special occasions and holidays.
結婚式で花嫁が美しい韓服を着ていた。
The bride wore a beautiful hanbok at the wedding.
韓国のお正月には、多くの人が韓服を着る。
Many people wear hanbok during the Korean New Year.
Katakana spelling reflecting the Korean pronunciation; used in contexts emphasizing Korean culture.
Alternate reading; less common than かんふく.
From Korean 한복 (hanbok). The kanji 韓服 literally mean 'Korean clothing'.