Korean Dictionary
How to say "Jaw" in Korean
“Jaw” in Korean is 턱뼈 (pronounced "teokppyeo").
턱뼈
teokppyeo
Usage & Context
The bone structure of the lower face. Used in medical and anatomical contexts. Important for dental and orthopedic discussions.
Example Sentence
턱뼈가 아파요.
My jaw hurts.
How to use 턱뼈 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Jaw” is 턱뼈, romanized as teokppyeo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For '턱뼈', '턱' is like 'tuck' with a short 'eo' vowel. '뼈' starts with a tense 'pp' sound, similar to the 'p' in 'spin' but at the beginning of a word, followed by 'yeo' which sounds like 'yo' in 'yogurt'.
More Example Sentences
A patient explaining their medical condition.
턱뼈가 부러져서 수술해야 해요.
My jawbone is broken, so I need surgery.
Observing someone's facial structure.
그는 턱뼈가 튼튼해 보여요.
He looks like he has a strong jawbone.
Someone describing difficulty eating due to pain.
턱뼈 통증 때문에 음식을 잘 못 씹어요.
Because of jawbone pain, I can't chew food well.
Cultural Context
'턱뼈' is a more specific, anatomical term for the jawbone, often used in medical contexts or when discussing injuries. While '턱' can sometimes imply the jaw, '턱뼈' explicitly refers to the bone structure. It's less common in everyday casual conversation than '턱' unless discussing a specific medical issue.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
턱뼈 골절
Jawbone fracture.
턱뼈 수술
Jawbone surgery.
턱뼈 통증
Jawbone pain.
Related Expressions
뼈
ppyeo
bone
두개골
dugaegol
skull
관절
gwanjeol
joint
턱관절
teokgwanjeol
temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
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