Korean Dictionary
How to say "Japchae" in Korean
“Japchae” in Korean is 잡채 (pronounced "Japchae").
잡채
Japchae
Usage & Context
A classic Korean dish of stir-fried glass noodles (dangmyeon made from sweet potato starch) with vegetables and beef. A festive dish often made for holidays and celebrations. The name literally means 'mixed vegetables'. Loved for its sweet, savory flavor.
Example Sentence
명절에는 항상 잡채를 만들어요.
We always make japchae for holidays.
How to use 잡채 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Japchae” is 잡채, romanized as Japchae.
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'Jap', sounds like 'chop' but with a softer 'j' sound, as in 'job'. The second syllable, 'chae', sounds like 'chai' in 'chai tea', but with a 'ch' sound at the beginning, similar to 'chae' in 'chaise lounge'.
More Example Sentences
Party preparation.
잔치 음식에 잡채가 빠질 수 없죠!
Japchae is a must-have for party food!
Cooking effort.
잡채는 만들기가 좀 번거롭지만 정말 맛있어요.
Japchae is a bit troublesome to make, but it's really delicious.
Describing the dish.
당면이 쫄깃해서 잡채 식감이 좋아요.
The glass noodles are chewy, so japchae has a great texture.
Cultural Context
Japchae is a quintessential celebratory dish in Korea, often found at birthdays, holidays like Seollal (Lunar New Year) and Chuseok (Harvest Festival), and other special gatherings. Its vibrant colors from various vegetables (carrots, spinach, mushrooms) and the chewy texture of sweet potato glass noodles (dangmyeon) make it visually appealing and delicious. It's a labor-intensive dish, often prepared with love for family and guests.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
잡채 좀 더 주세요.
Please give me some more japchae.
잡채 만들 줄 아세요?
Do you know how to make japchae?
잡채는 식어도 맛있어요.
Japchae is delicious even when it's cold.
Related Expressions
당면
Dangmyeon
Glass noodles (main ingredient of japchae)
잔치 음식
Janchi eumshik
Party food / Feast food
비빔밥
Bibimbap
Mixed rice (another mixed dish)
나물
Namul
Seasoned vegetable side dishes (often found in japchae)
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