Korean Pronunciation
How to Pronounce Dosirak
Dosirak is written 도시락 in Korean and pronounced “do-SHI-rak”.
도시락
Dosirak
do-SHI-rak
Syllable Breakdown
Korean is a syllabic language — each block is one syllable. Break Dosirak into parts:
도
do
시
si
락
rak
do + si + rak = Dosirak
Pronunciation Guide
도 (do) = 'doe' (like a female deer). 시 (si) = 'shee' — in Korean, 시 is pronounced 'shi' (not 'see'). 락 (rak) = 'rak', like 'rack'. Full: doe-SHEE-rak, three syllables with stress on the middle.
Common Mistake
Saying 'do-SEE-rak'. The 시 syllable is pronounced 'shee', not 'see'. This is a consistent rule in Korean: 시 is always 'shi'.
What is Dosirak?
Dosirak (도시락) is the Korean word for a packed meal box, similar to a Japanese bento box. It typically contains rice, protein, and several banchan (side dishes) and is commonly eaten at school, work, or on trips.
Full Vocabulary Page
Want to learn how to use Dosirak in a sentence? See example sentences, formal and casual variants, and cultural context.
How to say “Lunchbox” in Korean →Master Korean Pronunciation
Practice Dosirak and 5,000+ other Korean words with native audio and AI conversation.