Korean Dictionary
How to say "Japgok Bap" in Korean
“Japgok Bap” in Korean is 잡곡밥 (pronounced "japgok bap").
잡곡밥
japgok bap
Usage & Context
Japgok bap is Korean mixed grain rice, combining white rice with grains like barley, millet, black beans, and sorghum. It is considered healthier than plain white rice.
Example Sentence
건강을 위해 흰 쌀밥 대신 잡곡밥을 먹는다.
For health reasons, we eat multigrain rice instead of white rice.
How to use 잡곡밥 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Japgok Bap” is 잡곡밥, romanized as japgok bap.
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 잡곡밥.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "jap," sounds like "chop" but with a 'j' sound, similar to "job." "Gok" sounds like "gock" in "rock" or "dock," with a hard 'g.' "Bap" sounds like "bop" in "pop" or "stop." The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing family eating habits.
우리 집은 항상 흰쌀밥 대신 잡곡밥을 해 먹어요.
Our family always eats multigrain rice instead of white rice.
Explaining the benefits of a food.
잡곡밥은 소화에도 좋고 영양도 풍부해서 건강에 좋아요.
Multigrain rice is good for digestion and rich in nutrients, so it's healthy.
Suggesting a meal to a family member.
오늘 저녁은 잡곡밥에 김치찌개 어때?
How about multigrain rice and kimchi jjigae for dinner tonight?
Cultural Context
Japgok bap is a cornerstone of healthy eating in Korea. While white rice (흰쌀밥, hinssalbap) is common, many Koreans, especially those conscious of health, prefer or mix in various grains like black beans, barley, millet, and sorghum. It's often served as the main carbohydrate component in a traditional Korean meal, alongside various side dishes (반찬, banchan) and soup. This practice reflects a long-standing tradition of utilizing diverse grains for nutritional balance.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 잡곡밥 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
잡곡밥 짓다
to cook multigrain rice
건강 잡곡밥
healthy multigrain rice
잡곡밥 먹고 힘내!
Eat multigrain rice and cheer up! (Encouragement)
Related Expressions
흰쌀밥
hinssalbap
white rice
현미밥
hyeonmi bap
brown rice
밥
bap
cooked rice; meal
곡물
gokmul
grain
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