Korean Dictionary
How to say "Jangajji" in Korean
“Jangajji” in Korean is 장아찌 (pronounced "jangajji").
장아찌
jangajji
Usage & Context
Jangajji are Korean pickled vegetables preserved in soy sauce, doenjang, or gochujang. They serve as long-lasting banchan and are a traditional way of preserving seasonal vegetables.
Example Sentence
장아찌는 오래 두고 먹을 수 있는 밑반찬이다.
Jangajji is a side dish that can be stored and eaten for a long time.
How to use 장아찌 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Jangajji” is 장아찌, romanized as jangajji.
Usage tip
Use this word with ordering phrases, taste descriptions, and polite requests when speaking in a restaurant.
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 장아찌.
Pronunciation Guide
For '장아찌' (jangajji), 'jang' sounds like 'jong' in 'jong-ga' (a Korean family name) but with an 'ah' vowel. 'A' is like 'ah'. 'Jji' is a strong, tense 'j' sound, similar to 'jee' in 'jeep' but with more emphasis, almost like 'ch' in 'cheese' but voiced and tense. So, 'jahng-ah-jee'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing seasonal food preferences.
여름에는 오이 장아찌가 입맛을 돋우는 데 최고예요.
In summer, cucumber jangajji is the best for stimulating your appetite.
Praising homemade traditional food.
할머니가 직접 담그신 마늘 장아찌는 정말 특별해요.
The garlic jangajji my grandmother made herself is truly special.
Expressing how delicious and appetizing jangajji is.
밥도둑 장아찌 덕분에 밥 한 공기 뚝딱했어요.
Thanks to the 'rice thief' jangajji, I finished a whole bowl of rice in no time.
Cultural Context
Jangajji is a staple banchan (side dish) in Korean cuisine, embodying the traditional wisdom of preserving seasonal vegetables for long-term consumption. Unlike kimchi, which ferments, jangajji is typically pickled in soy sauce (간장, ganjang), gochujang (고추장, Korean chili paste), or doenjang (된장, fermented soybean paste). It's often referred to as a 'rice thief' (밥도둑, bapdoduk) because its savory, tangy, and sometimes spicy flavor makes you want to eat more rice. Many Korean households still make their own jangajji, passing down family recipes.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 장아찌 inside ordering situations, because the natural Korean phrase often includes a polite request ending.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
장아찌가 너무 맛있어요.
This jangajji is so delicious.
장아찌 담그는 법 아세요?
Do you know how to make jangajji?
밥이랑 장아찌만 있어도 든든해요.
Even with just rice and jangajji, I feel full.
Related Expressions
김치
kimchi
fermented spicy cabbage
피클
pikeul
Western-style pickles
밑반찬
mitbanchan
staple side dishes
절임
jeorim
pickled/preserved food
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