Korean Dictionary
How to say "Baseball Cap" in Korean
“Baseball Cap” in Korean is 야구 모자 (pronounced "Yagu Moja").
야구 모자
Yagu Moja
Usage & Context
Baseball caps are extremely popular fashion accessories in Korean casual and streetwear fashion. Brand-name caps are especially popular among Korean youth.
Example Sentence
야구 모자를 쓰면 캐주얼한 느낌이 나요.
Wearing a baseball cap gives a casual feel.
How to use 야구 모자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Baseball Cap” is 야구 모자, romanized as Yagu Moja.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'ya-gu mo-ja'. '야구' is 'yah-goo' (baseball), '모자' is 'mo-jah' (hat). Four syllables total with gentle, even rhythm.
More Example Sentences
casual outfit
야구 모자를 쓰고 외출했어요.
I went out wearing a baseball cap.
hair emergency
머리 안 감은 날엔 야구 모자가 최고예요.
On days I don't wash my hair, a cap is the best.
at a game
이 야구 모자 어느 팀 거예요?
Which team is this baseball cap for?
Cultural Context
야구 모자 is the literal compound, but Koreans often just say 모자 (hat) or use the loanword 캡 (cap). It's the default everyday cap worn for sun protection, hair-cover, and as a fashion item. Team caps (특히 두산, 기아, LG) are popular as casual streetwear even for non-baseball fans.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
야구 모자 쓰고 가요.
Wear a baseball cap.
모자가 잘 어울려요.
The hat suits you.
모자 벗어 주세요.
Please take off your hat.
Related Expressions
모자
moja
hat (general)
캡
kaep
cap (loanword)
비니
bini
beanie
버킷햇
beokithaet
bucket hat
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