Umbrella (мљ°м‚°) Apr 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

Umbrellas consist of a folding metal or plastic frame (ribs) covered by a fabric canopy, supported by a central pole. Umbrella (мљ°м‚°)

During the summer months, umbrellas are an essential daily carry. Convenience stores (CVS) across Korea see a massive spike in the sale of inexpensive, transparent vinyl umbrellas during sudden downpours. The word (Korean: 우산 , Romanized: usan )

"Folding umbrellas" (접이식 우산) are highly popular for their ability to fit into bags, though large "long umbrellas" (장우산) are preferred during East Asia's heavy monsoon seasons ( jangma ) for better coverage. Cultural Context in Korea Convenience stores (CVS) across Korea see a massive

In modern urban environments like Seoul, "automatic" (자동) umbrellas—which open and close with a button—are the standard for convenience.

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.