계획 vs 기획
Korean word comparison
Listen to 계획
Listen to 기획
| 계획 | 기획 |
|---|---|
gye-HOEK noun | gi-hoek noun |
| a plan; an arrangement for what you will do | planning; project planning; the act of organizing and designing something in advance |
How they differ
기획 is closer to the process of planning and designing something, often with a creative or strategic focus. 계획 is broader and can simply mean any plan or arrangement for what you will do.
When to use each
When to use 계획: Use 계획 when you mean a general plan for your own actions or future arrangement.
When to use 기획: Use 기획 when you mean the planning stage itself, especially for a project, event, product, or media content.
Side-by-side examples
- 여행 계획을 세우고 있어요.
(I am making travel plans.) - 새 드라마의 기획이 시작되었다.
(Planning for the new drama has begun.)
Register & nuance: 기획 is common in business, media, and project-related contexts, and it sounds more professional than the everyday word 계획.