Korean Dictionary
How to say "Left Hand" in Korean
“Left Hand” in Korean is 왼손 (pronounced "waenson").
왼손
waenson
Usage & Context
The hand on the left side of the body. Used in everyday and medical contexts. Important for describing hand dominance.
Example Sentence
왼손이 아파요.
My left hand hurts.
How to use 왼손 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Left Hand” is 왼손, romanized as waenson.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 왼 (wen), sounds like 'wen' in 'went'. The second syllable, 손 (son), sounds like 'son' in 'sun'. The 'n' sound from '왼' naturally connects to '손'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining one's handedness to a new acquaintance.
저는 왼손으로 글씨를 써요.
I write with my left hand.
Asking someone about their dominant hand in a polite way.
혹시 왼손잡이세요?
Are you left-handed, by any chance?
Describing where a piece of jewelry is worn.
왼손에 반지를 꼈어요.
I put a ring on my left hand.
Cultural Context
While being '왼손잡이' (left-handed) was sometimes viewed as unusual or even slightly unlucky by older generations in Korea, this perception has largely faded. Modern Korean society is much more accepting, and many public figures are openly left-handed. However, in very traditional or formal settings, some subtle customs, like passing items, might still implicitly favor the right hand.
Editorial note
We review entries like 왼손 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
왼손으로
With the left hand
왼손잡이
Left-handed (person)
왼손을 들다
To raise one's left hand
Related Expressions
오른손
oreunson
Right hand
왼손잡이
waensonjabi
Left-handed person
오른손잡이
oreunsonjabi
Right-handed person
양손
yangson
Both hands
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