Korean Dictionary
How to say "Equity" in Korean
“Equity” in Korean is 지분 (pronounced "jibun").
지분
jibun
Usage & Context
Ownership stake in a company. Equity in Korean startups is often used to attract talent. It represents a share of company profits and decision-making.
Example Sentence
회사 지분을 받았습니다.
I received company equity.
How to use 지분 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Equity” is 지분, romanized as jibun.
Usage tip
Business Korean usually needs polite or formal endings, especially in emails, meetings, and customer situations.
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 지분.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "지분" as "Ji-bun." "Ji" sounds like "jee" in "jeep," and "bun" like the English word "bun." The emphasis is slightly on the first syllable, "Ji."
More Example Sentences
Explaining ownership structure in a business context.
그는 회사 지분 10%를 가지고 있습니다.
He holds a 10% stake in the company.
Discussing startup funding and team building strategies.
스타트업 초기에는 지분을 나눠주는 경우가 많아요.
In the early stages of a startup, it's common to share equity.
Clarifying ownership of a property with a partner.
이 건물에 대한 제 지분은 30%입니다.
My share in this building is 30%.
Cultural Context
"지분" (jibun) refers to a share or stake, most commonly in a company or property. In the Korean business world, especially with startups, offering "지분" to key employees or early investors is a common practice to incentivize commitment and growth. It signifies not just financial ownership but also a degree of influence or responsibility. Discussions about "지분" can be quite sensitive, as it directly relates to power and wealth distribution, often depicted in K-dramas featuring corporate rivalries or family succession battles.
Editorial note
We review business terms like 지분 for formality, so the example fits emails, meetings, or workplace conversations instead of casual speech.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
지분 투자
Equity investment
지분 매각
Sale of equity
경영권 지분
Controlling stake (equity for management rights)
Related Expressions
주식
jusik
Stock, shares (often represents a portion of equity)
소유권
soyu-gwon
Ownership
지분율
jibun-yul
Equity ratio, shareholding percentage
투자
tuja
Investment (often involves acquiring equity)
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