韓国語辞典
「Caption」は韓国語で何と言う
“Caption” in Korean is 자막 (pronounced "jamak").
자막
jamak
使い方と背景
Captions are text overlaid on video or images, often as subtitles. Korean TV programs extensively use 자막 not just for the deaf but for all viewers watching in noisy environments.
例文
자막이 없으면 빠른 대화를 이해하기 어렵다.
Without captions, it is difficult to understand fast dialogue.
How to use 자막 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Caption” is 자막, romanized as jamak.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 자막.
Editorial note
We review entries like 자막 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.