Korean Dictionary
How to say "Embroidery" in Korean
“Embroidery” in Korean is 자수 (pronounced "Jasu").
자수
Jasu
Usage & Context
Embroidery is a traditional Korean craft that has experienced a modern revival. Many young Koreans now enjoy embroidery as a relaxing creative hobby.
Example Sentence
자수를 놓으면 마음이 차분해져요.
Doing embroidery calms my mind.
How to use 자수 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Embroidery” is 자수, romanized as Jasu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'Ja' sounds like 'jah' in 'jar'. 'Su' is pronounced like 'soo' in 'soon'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on 'Ja'.
More Example Sentences
Describing traditional Korean clothing.
한복에 놓인 섬세한 자수가 정말 아름다웠어요.
The delicate embroidery on the hanbok was truly beautiful.
Talking about a modern trend.
요즘은 자수로 에코백이나 옷을 꾸미는 게 유행이에요.
These days, decorating eco-bags or clothes with embroidery is trendy.
Receiving a handmade gift.
어머니께서 직접 자수 놓은 베갯잇을 선물해 주셨어요.
My mother gave me a pillowcase she embroidered herself as a gift.
Cultural Context
Embroidery, or '자수', holds a significant place in Korean traditional crafts, historically adorning hanbok (traditional attire) and household items. In modern Korea, it has experienced a revival as a popular creative hobby. Many young Koreans are rediscovering '자수' not just for its traditional patterns but also for creating contemporary designs on everyday items like eco-bags and clothing, often sharing their intricate works on social media or at local craft markets. It's widely regarded as a calming and rewarding activity.
Editorial note
We review entries like 자수 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
자수를 놓다
To do embroidery (literally 'to place embroidery')
자수 실
Embroidery thread
전통 자수
Traditional embroidery
Related Expressions
바느질
baneujil
Sewing
뜨개질
tteugaejil
Knitting
수예
suyeh
Needlework, handicraft
십자수
sipjasu
Cross-stitch
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