Korean Dictionary
How to say "Kidney" in Korean
“Kidney” in Korean is 신장 (pronounced "sinjiang").
신장
sinjiang
Usage & Context
The organ that filters waste from blood. Used in medical and health discussions. Important for discussing organ health.
Example Sentence
신장이 안 좋아요.
My kidney is not healthy.
How to use 신장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Kidney” is 신장, romanized as sinjiang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
To pronounce '신장', say 'Shin-jang.' 'Shin' sounds like the English word 'shin' (as in shin guard). 'Jang' is pronounced like 'jahng,' with the 'j' sound being soft, similar to 'ch' in 'church' but voiced, and the 'a' like in 'father.' The stress is fairly even on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a friend's medical procedure.
신장 이식 수술을 받으셨대요.
I heard they had a kidney transplant surgery.
Giving health advice to a friend.
물을 많이 마시면 신장 건강에 좋아요.
Drinking a lot of water is good for kidney health.
Discussing an elder's serious health condition.
만성 신부전증으로 신장이 많이 나빠지셨어요.
His kidneys have gotten much worse due to chronic kidney failure.
Cultural Context
In Korea, discussing organ health, especially for vital organs like the kidney, is common in health-related conversations. People often share tips for maintaining '신장 건강' (sinjang geongang, kidney health), such as drinking enough water or avoiding salty foods. It's a topic that comes up frequently in health shows or when older relatives discuss their well-being, reflecting a collective concern for health.
Editorial note
We review entries like 신장 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
신장 건강
kidney health
신장이 안 좋다
to have bad kidneys / kidney problems
신장 이식
kidney transplant
Related Expressions
콩팥
kongpat
kidney (more colloquial, native Korean term)
신장 기능
sinjang gineung
kidney function
신장병
sinjangbyeong
kidney disease
요로결석
yorogyeolseok
kidney stones (urinary tract stones)
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