Korean Dictionary
How to say "General" in Korean
“General” in Korean is 장군 (pronounced "Janggun").
장군
Janggun
Usage & Context
Military term related to general. Important vocabulary for understanding Korean military culture and defense terminology.
Example Sentence
이것은 장군에 대한 예문입니다.
This is an example sentence about general.
How to use 장군 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “General” is 장군, romanized as Janggun.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 장군.
Pronunciation Guide
For '장군' (Janggun): '장' (jang) sounds like 'jang' in 'jangly'. '군' (gun) is like 'goon' in 'goon squad'. The pronunciation flows smoothly as 'Jang-goon'.
More Example Sentences
Discussing historical military figures and their achievements.
이순신 장군은 한국 역사상 가장 위대한 장군 중 한 분입니다.
Admiral Yi Sun-sin is one of the greatest generals in Korean history.
A soldier speaking respectfully about their commanding officer.
우리 부대 장군님은 항상 솔선수범하십니다.
Our unit's general always leads by example.
Figurative use, jokingly referring to someone who is exceptionally good or dominant in a particular field.
그는 우리 회사의 영업 장군이라고 불려요.
He's called the sales general of our company.
Cultural Context
'장군' (Janggun) is a military rank referring to a general officer (e.g., brigadier general, major general, lieutenant general, general). In Korean culture, the title carries significant respect, especially when referring to historical figures like Admiral Yi Sun-sin (이순신 장군), a revered naval commander. Due to mandatory military service for men, military ranks and terminology are generally well-understood in South Korea. '장군님' (Janggun-nim) is often used as an honorific form of address.
Editorial note
We review entries like 장군 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
장군님
General (honorific address)
이순신 장군
Admiral Yi Sun-sin
별 넷 장군
Four-star general (literally 'four stars general')
Related Expressions
대장
daejang
General (highest rank, 4-star)
장교
janggyo
Officer (broader term)
군인
gunin
Soldier (broader term)
사령관
saryeonggwan
Commander
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