Korean Dictionary
How to say "Kimchi Making" in Korean
“Kimchi Making” in Korean is 김장 (pronounced "Gimjang").
김장
Gimjang
Usage & Context
김장 is the traditional Korean practice of making large quantities of kimchi in late autumn to last through winter. Families and communities gather for 김장 which is a major social event. UNESCO recognized 김장 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013.
Example Sentence
올해 김장은 온 가족이 모여서 함께 했어요.
This year the whole family gathered together to make kimchi.
How to use 김장 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Kimchi Making” is 김장, romanized as Gimjang.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
김장 (Gimjang) sounds like 'gim-jahng', where 'gim' is like 'gimme' without the 'me', and 'jahng' rhymes with 'long' but with a soft 'j'. The stress is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on '김' (gim).
More Example Sentences
Family conversation about traditions.
우리 할머니는 매년 가을에 김장을 하세요.
My grandmother makes kimchi every autumn for Gimjang.
Describing autumn in a Korean village.
김장철이 되면 온 동네가 김치 냄새로 가득해요.
When Gimjang season comes, the whole neighborhood is filled with the smell of kimchi.
Discussing kimchi taste.
김장 김치는 갓 담근 김치보다 더 깊은 맛이 나요.
Gimjang kimchi has a deeper flavor than freshly made kimchi.
Cultural Context
'김장' is far more than just making kimchi; it's a deeply ingrained cultural event in Korea, typically involving families and neighbors gathering in late autumn to prepare large quantities of kimchi for the winter. This communal activity, often seen in K-dramas and reality shows, embodies the spirit of sharing and community ('품앗이'). Its cultural significance was recognized by UNESCO, which inscribed '김장문화' (Gimjang culture) on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Editorial note
We review entries like 김장 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
김장을 하다
To do Gimjang (make kimchi)
김장철
Gimjang season
김장 문화
Gimjang culture
Related Expressions
김치
Kimchi
Kimchi
김치냉장고
Kimchi Naengjanggo
Kimchi refrigerator (special fridge for kimchi)
배추
Baechu
Napa cabbage (main ingredient for kimchi)
양념
Yangnyeom
Seasoning/sauce (for kimchi)
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