Korean Dictionary
How to say "Kitchen Scale" in Korean
“Kitchen Scale” in Korean is 주방 저울 (pronounced "Jubang Jeoul").
주방 저울
Jubang Jeoul
Usage & Context
Kitchen scales are used in Korean homes for precise cooking measurements, especially for baking. They are essential tools for following recipes accurately.
Example Sentence
베이킹할 때 주방 저울로 재료를 정확히 재요.
When baking I measure ingredients precisely with the kitchen scale.
How to use 주방 저울 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Kitchen Scale” is 주방 저울, romanized as Jubang Jeoul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
주 (ju) sounds like 'joo' in 'juice'. 방 (bang) is like 'bang' as in 'bang'. 저 (jeo) sounds like 'juh' in 'jumbo'. 울 (ul) is like 'ool' in 'cool'. Together, it's 'Joo-bang Juh-ool'.
More Example Sentences
Giving advice on accurate baking techniques.
베이킹할 때는 주방 저울로 정확히 재는 게 중요해요.
When baking, it's important to measure precisely with a kitchen scale.
Explaining a method for portion control during dieting.
다이어트 때문에 음식 재료를 주방 저울로 재서 먹어요.
Because of my diet, I weigh food ingredients with a kitchen scale before eating.
Expressing satisfaction with a new, well-designed kitchen tool.
새로 산 주방 저울이 디자인도 예쁘고 사용하기도 편해요.
The new kitchen scale I bought has a pretty design and is easy to use.
Cultural Context
While traditional Korean cooking often relies on approximate measurements or '손맛' (sonmat, literally 'hand taste' or intuitive cooking), the rise of home baking (홈베이킹) and interest in precise recipes has made kitchen scales increasingly common. They are also frequently used by those on diets for accurate portion control, reflecting a growing health consciousness.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
주방 저울로 재다
to measure with a kitchen scale
주방 저울이 필요해요
I need a kitchen scale.
재료를 저울에 올리다
to put ingredients on the scale
Related Expressions
재다
jaeda
to measure
정확히
jeonghwakhi
precisely, accurately
베이킹
beiking
baking
계량컵
gyeryangkeop
measuring cup
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