Umbrella (мљ°м‚°) May 2026

The word (Korean: 우산 , Romanized: usan ) refers to a portable, hand-held device designed to protect a person against rain or sunlight. While the English term focuses on shade (from the Latin umbra ), the Korean term 우산 (雨傘) literally translates to "rain-shade" or "rain-parasol." Etymology and Linguistics

In Korea, it is common practice to leave umbrellas in designated stands at the entrance of buildings or to use "umbrella plastic covers" (우산 비닐) to prevent dripping water on indoor floors. Umbrella (мљ°м‚°)

Umbrellas consist of a folding metal or plastic frame (ribs) covered by a fabric canopy, supported by a central pole. The word (Korean: 우산 , Romanized: usan )