B1Korean

Spa, Nails & Massage

Learn how to confidently book an appointment, specify your treatment preferences, and handle payments at a Korean spa or nail salon.

Key Phrases

Booking an appointment · 2 ways to say it

내일 오후 두 시에 마사지 예약하고 싶어요.

neutral

naeil ohu du sie masaji yeyakhago sipeoyo.

I want to book a massage for 2 PM tomorrow.

Standard polite way to book over the phone or in person.

내일 오후 두 시로 마사지 예약 부탁드립니다.

polite

naeil ohu du siro masaji yeyak butakdeurimnida.

I would like to request a massage appointment for 2 PM tomorrow.

More formal and respectful, often used in high-end spas.

Asking about available times · 2 ways to say it

혹시 오늘 남는 시간 있나요?

neutral

hoksi oneul namneun sigan innayo?

By any chance, do you have any time left today?

A natural, everyday way to ask for a walk-in appointment.

오늘 예약 가능한 시간이 있습니까?

polite

oneul yeyak ganeunghan sigani itseumnikka?

Are there any available times for reservation today?

A formal way to ask for availability, often used by staff or to staff.

Requesting a treatment

전신 아로마 마사지로 할게요.

neutral

jeonsin aroma masajiro halgeyo.

I will do the full-body aroma massage.

Standard phrase to select a specific service menu item.

Explaining skin sensitivity

피부가 좀 예민해서 부드러운 오일로 해 주시겠어요?

neutral

pibuga jom yeminhaeseo budeureoun oillo hae jusigesseoyo?

My skin is a bit sensitive, so could you use a mild oil?

Crucial for communicating allergies or skin issues before a massage.

Adjusting pressure softer · 2 ways to say it

아, 너무 아파! 좀 살살 해 줘.

casual

a, neomu apa! jom salsal hae jwo.

Ah, it hurts too much! Do it a bit gently.

Casual form; use only if getting a massage from a close friend or partner.

좀 아픈데, 살살 해 주시겠어요?

neutral

jom apeunde, salsal hae jusigesseoyo?

It hurts a bit, could you do it gently?

The standard, polite way to ask a therapist to lighten the pressure.

Adjusting pressure harder

시원하게 조금만 더 세게 해 주세요.

neutral

siwonhage jogeumman deo sege hae juseyo.

Please do it just a bit harder so it's refreshing.

‘시원하게’ means 'refreshingly'—often used when a massage hits the right spot.

Asking about duration

제일 짧은 코스는 얼마나 걸려요?

neutral

jeil jjalbeun koseuneun eolmana geollyeoyo?

How long does the shortest course take?

Useful for checking how much time you need to set aside.

Checking the price · 2 ways to say it

요즘 젤 네일은 보통 얼마 정도 해?

casual

yojeum jel neireun botong eolma jeongdo hae?

How much do gel nails usually cost these days?

Casual form; asking a friend about typical salon prices.

젤 네일 기본 코스는 얼마예요?

neutral

jel neil gibon koseuneun eolmayeyo?

How much is the basic gel nail course?

Standard way to ask the receptionist for the base price.

Specifying nail design

제가 가져온 이 사진처럼 네일 아트 해 주실 수 있나요?

neutral

jega gajyeoon i sajincheoreom neil ateu hae jusil su innayo?

Can you do nail art like this photo I brought?

Very common in Korean nail salons where bringing reference photos is standard.

Asking about tipping

혹시 팁을 따로 드려야 하나요?

neutral

hoksi tibeul ttaro deuryeoya hanayo?

Do I need to leave a tip separately?

Tipping is not customary in Korea, but it's good to know how to ask just in case.

Paying the bill

마사지 다 끝났는데 카드로 계산할게요.

neutral

masaji da kkeunnanneunde kadeuro gyesanhalgeyo.

The massage is all done, so I'll pay by card.

A natural way to indicate you're ready to pay as you leave.

Practice Dialogue

Customer
안녕하세요. 혹시 지금 발 마사지 받을 수 있나요?
annyeonghaseyo. hoksi jigeum bal masaji badeul su innayo?
Staff
어서 오십시오. 네, 삼십 분 코스와 한 시간 코스가 있습니다.
eoseo osipsio. ne, samsip bun koseuwa han sigan koseuga itseumnida.
Customer
지금 시간이 별로 없어서 삼십 분 코스로 할게요.
jigeum sigani byeollo eopseoseo samsip bun koseuro halgeyo.
Staff
알겠습니다. 혹시 특정 오일에 알레르기가 있으신가요?
algetseumnida. hoksi teukjeong oire alleureugiga isseusingayo?
Customer
아니요, 알레르기는 없는데 제 피부가 좀 예민해서요.
aniyo, alleureugineun eomneunde je pibuga jom yeminhaeseoyo.
Staff
그럼 저희가 순한 로션으로 부드럽게 준비해 드리겠습니다. 이쪽으로 오십시오.
geureom jeohuiga sunhan rosyeoneuro budeureopge junbihae deurigetseumnida. ijjogeuro osipsio.
Customer
네, 감사합니다. 아, 혹시 요금에 팁이나 봉사료가 따로 포함되어 있나요?
ne, gamsahamnida. a, hoksi yogeume tibina bongsaryoga ttaro pohamdoeeo innayo?
Staff
아닙니다, 한국은 팁 문화가 없어서 정해진 요금만 내시면 됩니다.
animnida, hangugeun tip munhwaga eopseoseo jeonghaejin yogeumman naesimyeon doemnida.
Customer
아, 그렇군요. 알겠습니다. 그럼 마사지 끝나고 카드로 계산할게요.
a, geureokunyo. algetseumnida. geureom masaji kkeunnago kadeuro gyesanhalgeyo.

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