Korean Dictionary
How to say "Kongjaban" in Korean
“Kongjaban” in Korean is 콩자반 (pronounced "kongjaban").
콩자반
kongjaban
Usage & Context
Kongjaban is a Korean sweet braised black soybean dish seasoned with soy sauce and sugar. It is a classic banchan known for its sweet, savory, and slightly sticky taste.
Example Sentence
콩자반은 달콤하고 윤기나는 검은 콩 반찬이다.
Kongjaban is a sweet and glossy black soybean banchan.
How to use 콩자반 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Kongjaban” is 콩자반, romanized as kongjaban.
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 콩자반.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Kong-ja-ban." The "Kong" sounds like "cone" but with an 'ng' sound at the end, as in "sing." "Ja" is like "jar" without the 'r' sound. "Ban" rhymes with "fun."
More Example Sentences
Praising homemade food.
엄마가 만든 콩자반은 언제 먹어도 맛있어요.
My mom's kongjaban is delicious no matter when I eat it.
Talking about packed lunches.
도시락 반찬으로 콩자반을 자주 싸가요.
I often pack kongjaban as a side dish for my lunchbox.
Describing a dish popular with kids.
콩자반은 아이들도 좋아하는 달콤한 반찬이에요.
Kongjaban is a sweet side dish that even children like.
Cultural Context
Kongjaban is a quintessential Korean banchan (side dish), often found in school lunchboxes (도시락) and home-cooked meals. Made with black soybeans, it's not only delicious with its sweet and savory glaze but also considered very healthy. Its slightly sticky texture and glossy appearance make it visually appealing and a comforting staple for many Koreans.
Editorial note
We test food and dining words like 콩자반 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
콩자반 좋아해요.
I like kongjaban.
콩자반 더 주세요.
Please give me more kongjaban.
도시락 반찬으로 최고예요.
It's the best side dish for a lunchbox.
Related Expressions
반찬
banchan
side dish
멸치볶음
myeolchi bokkeum
stir-fried anchovies
김치
kimchi
kimchi
검은콩
geomeunkong
black beans
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