분

What does 분 mean?

분 [bun] is a noun meaning "person (honorific counter)". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (3)

Here are real-life sentences where 분 [bun] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

How to Use 분 in Conversation

As a noun, 분 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.

From the Lexibeom Card Packs

You can learn 분 in context with these curated packs:

• Food & Restaurant Ordering (Level 1)
• Numbers, Dates & Time (Level 1)