Korean Dictionary
How to say "Captain" in Korean
“Captain” in Korean is 주장 (pronounced "jujang").
주장
jujang
Usage & Context
A captain is the leader of a sports team. The captain represents the team and makes important decisions on the field.
Example Sentence
주장이 팀을 이끌어요.
The captain leads the team.
How to use 주장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Captain” is 주장, romanized as jujang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"주장" is pronounced "joo-jang." The 'ㅈ' (j) at the beginning is like the 'j' in "jump," followed by 'ㅜ' (u) like the 'oo' in "moon." The second 'ㅈ' (j) is again like 'j' in "jump," and 'ㅏ' (a) is like the 'a' in "father." The final 'ㅇ' (ng) is like the 'ng' in "sing."
More Example Sentences
Admiring a sports captain's performance or leadership.
우리 축구팀 주장이 정말 멋있어요.
Our soccer team's captain is really cool.
Reporting a sports incident to a friend.
농구팀 주장이 경기 중에 부상을 당했어요.
The basketball team captain got injured during the game.
Describing a captain's leadership qualities.
그는 팀의 주장으로서 책임감이 강해요.
As the team's captain, he has a strong sense of responsibility.
Cultural Context
"주장" primarily refers to the captain of a sports team in this context. While it can also mean 'assertion' or 'argument' in other situations, its usage for a sports captain is very common and distinct. In Korean sports culture, the captain holds significant respect and is often seen as a role model, embodying leadership and team spirit. K-dramas or sports shows frequently highlight the captain's pivotal role in motivating and guiding the team.
Editorial note
We review entries like 주장 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
팀 주장
team captain
주장 완장
captain's armband
주장으로서
as a captain
Related Expressions
리더
rideo
leader (general term)
감독
gamdok
coach, director
선수
seonsu
player, athlete
팀원
timwon
team member
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