Etymology

First attested in the Yongbi eocheonga (龍飛御天歌 / 용비어천가), 1447, as 므지게 (Yale: mucikey). Equivalent to 물 (mul, “water”) + 지게 (jige, “door”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mud͡ʑiɡɛ̝/
• Phonetic hangeul: 무지개