Suh ChangWhoon
Written by 서 창훈, a certified Korean teacher with 14+ years of experience in Japan. He previously worked as a government officer, cybersecurity consultant, and English interpreter. Today, he teaches Korean in real classrooms without complex grammar explanations — instead, he trains students’ brains to speak naturally. His unique method is now the foundation of all his Korean courses.
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선 생님: 🔔 Want to learn one of the most useful Korean expressions?학생: ✏️ Yes! I keep seeing “juseyo” in dramas and K-pop lyrics. What does it mean?선 생님: 🔔 That’s right! Today we’re diving deep into the Juseyo meaning, how to use it naturally, and some fun variations like palli juseyo, hana juseyo, and even saranghae juseyo. You ready?학생: ✏️ Bring it on!
So… What Does Juseyo Really Mean?
선 생님: 🔔 Let’s break it down. Juseyo (주세요) is the polite way to say “please give me” or “please do something.”학생: ✏️ Oh! So it comes from the verb 주다 — to give?
선 생님: 🔔 Exactly! “주다” + “세요” = 주세요. It’s super polite. You’ll hear it everywhere — in shops, restaurants, and even love songs.학생: ✏️ So if I want water, I can just say… 물 주세요?
선 생님: 🔔 Perfect! And that’s the heart of the juseyo meaning — asking nicely.
Juseyo Hangul – How Do You Write It?
학생: ✏️ Hang on… how do you write “juseyo” in Korean?
선 생님: 🔔 Like this: 주세요.주 (ju)세 (se)요 (yo)Put them together: juseyo.학생: ✏️ Ah! So that’s the juseyo hangul version. Easy to recognize now.
선 생님: 🔔 Exactly. And now you’re ready to use it with real expressions!
Real-Life Use: Ordering with Juseyo
학생: ✏️ Can I see some real-life examples?선 생님: 🔔 Of course! Let’s say we’re at a Korean restaurant.물 주세요 → Water, please불고기 주세요 → Bulgogi, please이거 주세요 → This one, please
학생: ✏️ Super useful. So the juseyo meaning isn’t just about “please” — it’s like “Can I have…?”선 생님: 🔔 Yep! It's your best friend when asking for something politely.
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Palli Juseyo – “Hurry, Please!”
학생: ✏️ I saw someone shouting “palli juseyo!” in a drama. What’s that?선 생님: 🔔 Haha, that one’s fun. Palli means “quickly” or “hurry,” so palli juseyo means:→ “Please hurry!” or “Give it quickly, please.”
학생: ✏️ So like if I’m at a coffee shop and really late…선 생님: 🔔 You can think “palli juseyo” — but don’t shout it unless it’s urgent. 😆
Hana Juseyo – “One, Please!”
학생: ✏️ Okay, I hear this all the time: 하나 주세요. What’s the deal?
선 생님: 🔔 Ah yes! Hana means “one,” so hana juseyo is…→ “One, please.”Example:
아이스 아메리카노 하나 주세요.
→ One iced Americano, please.
학생: ✏️ So I can change hana to dul, set, etc.?
선 생님: 🔔 Exactly! Two = 둘 주세요, three = 셋 주세요.
Saranghae Juseyo – “Please Love Me”
학생: ✏️ Wait… can you use juseyo for love too?선 생님: 🔔 Yes, you hopeless romantic. 💌사랑해 주세요 → Please love me.
학생: ✏️ So dramatic! K-dramas make sense now. “Oppa, saranghae juseyo~!”선 생님: 🔔 Haha, it’s polite begging. The juseyo meaning stays the same — “please give me” — but this time, you’re asking for love.
Common Mistakes with Juseyo
선 생님: 🔔 Before we wrap up, let’s cover 3 mistakes beginners often make.Saying “juseyo” alone
→ Don’t say “주세요” by itself. Add what you want.
❌ Just “주세요”
✅ “물 주세요” (Water, please)Using it too casually
→ “Juseyo” is polite. With friends, you can use 줘 instead.학생: ✏️ Got it. Use it politely, add the object
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Final Thoughts
학생: ✏️ So the Juseyo meaning is just “please,” but it's super flexible, right?
선 생님: 🔔 Right! You can use it to ask for food, drinks, help, or even affection. It's one of the most practical words in Korean.
학생: ✏️ And now I know juseyo hangul, hana juseyo, palli juseyo, and saranghae juseyo too. I’m ready to sound polite like a native!
선 생님: 🔔 You’re getting there! Keep practicing with real phrases, and soon it’ll feel natural.
