clothing vs button in Korean

의류vs단추

clothing

의류clothing

The word (의류) means clothing or clothes in general. It is often used for groups of clothes, especially in stores, shopping, labels, or ads. In daily conversation, people also say “clothes,” but this word is common when talking about clothing as a category.

When to use clothing
button

단추button

A button is a small piece on clothes that helps you open and close them. In Korean, 단추 usually means the button on a shirt, coat, or other clothing. You can talk about buttoning clothes, losing a button, or sewing a button back on.

When to use button

How they differ

clothing (의류) and button (단추) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “clothing” when The word (의류) means clothing or clothes in general. It is often used for groups of clothes, especially in stores, shopping, labels, or ad… Use “button” when A button is a small piece on clothes that helps you open and close them. In Korean, 단추 usually means the button on a shirt, coat, or othe…