Korean Dictionary
How to say "Jorim" in Korean
“Jorim” in Korean is 조림 (pronounced "jorim").
조림
jorim
Usage & Context
Jorim refers to a method of Korean cooking where ingredients are braised in a seasoned sauce until the liquid is reduced and absorbed. Common examples include ganjang gejang and galchi jorim.
Example Sentence
조림 요리는 양념이 재료 속에 배어들어 맛있다.
Jorim dishes are delicious because the seasoning soaks into the ingredients.
How to use 조림 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Jorim” is 조림, romanized as jorim.
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 조림.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'jo' (조), sounds like 'joe' in English, with a long 'o' sound. The second syllable, 'rim' (림), sounds like 'rim' in English. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Recommending a delicious Korean dish.
매콤한 갈치조림은 밥도둑이에요.
Spicy hairtail fish jorim is a 'rice thief' (so good you eat a lot of rice).
Discussing popular family-friendly recipes.
감자조림은 아이들도 좋아하는 반찬이에요.
Potato jorim is a side dish even kids love.
Praising a home-cooked or restaurant dish.
이 조림은 양념이 잘 배어 있어서 정말 맛있어요.
This jorim is really delicious because the seasoning has soaked in well.
Cultural Context
Jorim is a beloved Korean cooking method where ingredients are braised in a seasoned sauce until the liquid reduces and the flavors are deeply absorbed. This technique results in tender, flavorful dishes that are often savory, sweet, and sometimes spicy. Common jorim dishes include galchi jorim (braised hairtail fish), dubu jorim (braised tofu), and ganjang jorim (soy sauce braised dishes). It's a staple in Korean home cooking, known for creating comforting and hearty meals that pair perfectly with rice.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 조림 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
간장조림으로 만들었어요.
I made it as a soy sauce jorim.
조림 요리는 밥도둑이죠.
Jorim dishes are 'rice thieves' (so good you eat a lot of rice).
매콤한 조림이 당기네요.
I'm craving a spicy jorim.
Related Expressions
찜
jjim
Steamed dish
볶음
bokkeum
Stir-fried dish
구이
gui
Grilled dish
탕
tang
Soup/stew
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