Korean Dictionary
How to say "Middle Finger" in Korean
“Middle Finger” in Korean is 중지손가락 (pronounced "jungjisongarak").
중지손가락
jungjisongarak
Usage & Context
The longest digit on the hand in the middle. Used in medical and everyday contexts. Important for describing hand features.
Example Sentence
중지손가락이 가장 길어요.
The middle finger is the longest.
How to use 중지손가락 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Middle Finger” is 중지손가락, romanized as jungjisongarak.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'jung,' sounds like 'joong' (as in 'moon' but with a 'j' sound). 'Ji' is pronounced like 'jee.' Then, 'son' sounds like 'sawn,' 'ga' like 'gah,' and 'rak' like 'rock' with an unreleased 'k.' Both 'j' sounds are soft.
More Example Sentences
A factual statement about hand anatomy.
중지손가락이 가장 길어요.
The middle finger is the longest.
Describing a minor injury while cooking.
중지손가락에 상처가 났어요.
I got a cut on my middle finger.
Describing a small action, perhaps out of boredom or thought.
중지손가락으로 책상을 톡톡 두드렸어요.
I tapped the desk with my middle finger.
Cultural Context
While the middle finger gesture (flipping someone off) is understood in Korea due to global media influence, it's not as commonly used in daily interactions as in some Western countries. It's considered extremely rude and offensive. You might see it in more rebellious K-pop concepts or specific K-dramas to convey extreme anger or defiance, but it's generally avoided in polite society.
Editorial note
We review entries like 중지손가락 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
중지손가락을 펴다
to extend the middle finger (the offensive gesture)
중지손가락으로 받치다
to support with the middle finger
중지손가락이 붓다
to have a swollen middle finger
Related Expressions
엄지손가락
eomjisongarak
thumb
검지손가락
geomjisongarak
index finger
약지손가락
yakjisongarak
ring finger
새끼손가락
saekkisongarak
pinky finger
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