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Definition of busan

busan

/buːˈsɑːn/
Bu · san
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busan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major port city in southeastern South Korea, situated along the coast of the Sea of Japan (East Sea), and renowned as the country's second-most populous city, a hub for maritime trade, and a popular destination for its beaches and mountains.

Example

"During our trip to South Korea, we took the high-speed train from Seoul to Busan to visit the famous Haeundae Beach."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled 'Pusan' in historical contexts or older texts due to the McCune-Reischauer romanization system used before the year 2000.

• Rhymes for busan

• Nearby Words

bursa
burundi
bus
busan
bush lily
bush snake
bush viper

Word Origin & Etymology

From Sino-Korean 釜 (bu) meaning 'cauldron' and 山 (san) meaning 'mountain', believed to refer to the shape of Mt. Hwangryeong behind the city's port.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Busan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/busan
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