direction vs sign in Korean

방향vs표지판

direction

방향direction

Direction means the way to go or the side something is facing. You use 방향 when asking or telling where to go, especially on roads, maps, buses, and trains. It is a very useful word for travel and finding places.

When to use direction
sign

표지판sign

표지판 means a sign you see on roads, in stations, or in other public places. It helps people know where to go, what to do, or what to be careful about. You can use it for traffic signs, direction signs, and warning signs.

When to use sign

How they differ

direction (방향) and sign (표지판) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “direction” when Direction means the way to go or the side something is facing. You use 방향 when asking or telling where to go, especially on roads, maps,… Use “sign” when 표지판 means a sign you see on roads, in stations, or in other public places. It helps people know where to go, what to do, or what to be ca…