Korean

Noun

북 • ‎(buk)

1. a generic term meaning "drum"
2. a traditional Korean double-headed barrel-shaped drum, played with one hand and one stick, and used in Korean folk music

Etymology 2

First recorded in the Hunmong jahoe, 1527, as 북.

Noun

북 • ‎(buk)

1. a shuttle (used in weaving and sewing machines)

Etymology 3

Of uncertain origin. Perhaps cognate with the above Etymology 1 and 2 in the sense of bulge.

Noun

북 • ‎(buk)

1. soil heap (around roots)

Etymology 4

Sino-Korean word from 北

Noun

북 • ‎(buk)

1. north

Related terms

• 동 (東, dong): east
• 서 (西, seo): west
• 남 (南, nam): south