Korean Dictionary
How to say "Juk" in Korean
“Juk” in Korean is 죽 (pronounced "juk").
죽
juk
Usage & Context
Juk is Korean rice porridge, available in many varieties such as pumpkin, abalone, and mushroom. It is often eaten by the sick, elderly, or as a light meal.
Example Sentence
몸이 아플 때는 소화가 잘 되는 죽을 먹는다.
When sick, one eats easily digestible juk.
How to use 죽 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Juk” is 죽, romanized as juk.
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 죽.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce it "Jook." It rhymes with the English word "book" or "look," but with a 'j' sound at the beginning. The 'u' is like the 'oo' in "moon" but shorter, closer to the 'oo' in "book."
More Example Sentences
Eating a light and easily digestible meal for breakfast.
아침에 속 편하게 죽 한 그릇 먹었어.
I ate a bowl of juk for a comfortable stomach this morning.
Being cared for with a traditional comfort food when sick.
감기 걸려서 엄마가 전복죽 끓여주셨어.
I caught a cold, so my mom made me abalone juk.
Discussing a baby's diet or weaning food.
아기가 이유식으로 야채죽을 잘 먹어요.
The baby eats vegetable juk well as baby food.
Cultural Context
Juk is a versatile Korean rice porridge, often associated with comfort and healing. It's a go-to food when someone is sick, recovering, or for the elderly and babies due to its easy digestibility. There are many varieties, from simple plain juk to more elaborate ones with abalone (전복죽), pumpkin (호박죽), or various vegetables. Specialized juk restaurants are common in Korea.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 죽 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
죽 먹고 힘내.
Eat juk and cheer up/get well.
죽 시킬까?
Shall we order juk?
아침에 죽이 최고야.
Juk is the best for breakfast.
Related Expressions
미음
mieum
Very thin rice gruel (even lighter than juk, often for very sick people)
밥
bap
Cooked rice (staple food)
국
guk
Soup (often eaten with rice)
전복죽
jeonbokjuk
Abalone porridge (popular, nutritious juk)
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