Korean Dictionary
How to say "Magazine" in Korean
“Magazine” in Korean is 잡지 (pronounced "japji").
잡지
japji
Usage & Context
A magazine is a periodic publication containing articles, photos, and features. Korean magazines range from fashion and beauty to news and current affairs.
Example Sentence
그녀는 패션 잡지를 즐겨 읽는다.
She enjoys reading fashion magazines.
How to use 잡지 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Magazine” is 잡지, romanized as japji.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
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 잡지.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'jap' like the 'chop' in 'chopstick' but with a 'j' sound and a soft 'p' at the end, almost like 'jahp'. Then 'ji' like 'jee' in 'jeep'. The 'p' and 'j' sounds flow together smoothly.
More Example Sentences
Asking about a magazine cover at a newsstand.
이 잡지 표지 모델이 누구예요?
Who is the cover model for this magazine?
Discussing monthly publications with a friend.
매달 새로운 패션 잡지가 나와요.
New fashion magazines come out every month.
Sharing vacation planning ideas.
여행 잡지를 보면서 다음 휴가를 계획했어요.
I planned my next vacation while looking at travel magazines.
Cultural Context
In Korea, 잡지 (japji) covers a wide range of publications, from high-end fashion and beauty magazines (often featuring K-pop idols or actors) to specialized interest magazines. Many K-pop fans collect 잡지 featuring their favorite stars, sometimes buying multiple copies for different covers or special inserts. Online versions are also popular, but the physical copies still hold significant cultural value.
Editorial note
We review entries like 잡지 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
패션 잡지
fashion magazine
월간 잡지
monthly magazine
잡지를 읽다
to read a magazine
Related Expressions
신문
sinmun
newspaper
책
chaek
book
기사
gisa
article
정기 간행물
jeonggi ganhaengmul
periodical
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