Korean Dictionary
How to say "Juicy" in Korean
“Juicy” in Korean is 육즙이 많은 (pronounced "yugjeupi maneun").
육즙이 많은
yugjeupi maneun
Usage & Context
Full of flavorful liquid. Desirable in meat and fruits. Indicates proper cooking and freshness.
Example Sentence
고기가 육즙이 많아요.
The meat is juicy.
How to use 육즙이 많은 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Juicy” is 육즙이 많은, romanized as yugjeupi maneun.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'육즙이' (yugjeupi) is pronounced 'yook-jeup-ee', with 'yook' like 'yoke', 'jeup' like 'joop' (as in 'juice'), and 'ee' as in 'see'. '많은' (maneun) sounds like 'mah-neun', with 'mah' like 'ma' in 'mama' and 'neun' like 'noon' but with a shorter 'oo' sound. The 'p' in '육즙' is a soft 'p' sound, almost like a 'b'.
More Example Sentences
Complimenting a piece of fruit.
이 사과는 정말 육즙이 많아서 맛있어요.
This apple is so juicy and delicious.
Discussing ideal steak qualities.
잘 구워진 스테이크는 육즙이 많아야 제맛이죠.
A well-grilled steak should be juicy to taste its best.
Giving advice on selecting ingredients.
육즙이 많은 고기를 고르는 게 중요해요.
It's important to choose juicy meat.
Cultural Context
'육즙이 많은' is a highly valued quality in Korean meat dishes, especially for grilled meats like samgyeopsal (삼겹살) or galbi (갈비). The concept of '육즙' (meat juice) is often emphasized in food reviews and cooking shows as a sign of quality and proper cooking. It's also used for fruits, signifying freshness and ripeness. The popular phrase '겉바속촉' (geotbasokchok - crispy outside, juicy inside) perfectly combines '바삭한' and '육즙이 많은' for an ideal texture.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
육즙이 풍부하다
to be rich in juice/very juicy
육즙을 가두다
to lock in the juices
육즙이 흐르다
juices flow/drip
Related Expressions
촉촉한
chokchokhan
moist/tender (often used for cake, bread, or meat)
즙이 많은
jeubi maneun
juicy (general, for fruit/vegetables)
퍽퍽한
peokpeokhan
dry/tough (antonym)
부드러운
budeureoun
soft/tender (related, often accompanies juiciness)
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