Korean Dictionary
How to say "Asset" in Korean
“Asset” in Korean is 자산 (pronounced "Jasan").
자산
Jasan
Usage & Context
Anything of value owned by a person or company. Assets include money, property, and investments.
Example Sentence
자산을 늘리고 싶어요.
I want to increase my assets.
How to use 자산 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Asset” is 자산, romanized as Jasan.
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 자산.
Pronunciation Guide
The pronunciation for 자산 (Jasan) is 'jah-sahn'. '자' sounds like 'ja' in 'jar'. '산' sounds like 'san' in 'sand'. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a company's financial strength
그 회사는 자산이 엄청 많아요.
That company has enormous assets.
Talking about investment and wealth management
부동산은 중요한 자산 중 하나죠.
Real estate is one of the important assets, isn't it?
Giving financial advice
개인 자산 관리가 정말 중요해요.
Personal asset management is really important.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '자산' often carries a strong connotation of wealth and financial stability. Discussions about '자산 증식' (asset growth) and '자산 관리' (asset management) are very common, especially among those planning for retirement or trying to secure their future. Real estate (부동산) is traditionally seen as one of the most important and reliable forms of '자산' due to its perceived stability and potential for appreciation.
Editorial note
We review entries like 자산 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.
Common Phrases
자산 관리
asset management
자산 증식
asset growth/increase
자산 가치
asset value
Related Expressions
재산
jaesan
property, fortune (often used interchangeably with 자산, but can sometimes imply more personal wealth)
순자산
sunjasan
net assets
유동자산
yudongjasan
current assets
고정자산
gojeongjasan
fixed assets
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