고래

고래

Korean

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key)[ko̞ɾe̞]
• Phonetic Hangul[고래]

Revised Romanization? gorae Revised Romanization (translit.)? golae McCune–Reischauer? korae Yale Romanization? kolay

Etymology 1

Of native Korean origin. Possibly related to Japanese 鯨 (kujira, “whale”).

Noun

고래 • (gorae) (counter 마리)

1. whale

Etymology 2

Native Korean for "hypocaust grooves."

Noun

고래 • (gorae)

1. hypocaust, underfloor flue