Korean Dictionary
How to say "Military officer" in Korean
“Military officer” in Korean is 장교 (pronounced "Jangyo").
장교
Jangyo
Usage & Context
A commissioned member of the armed forces with leadership responsibilities.
Example Sentence
장교는 높은 책임감을 가져야 해요.
Military officers must have a strong sense of responsibility.
How to use 장교 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Military officer” is 장교, romanized as Jangyo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
장 (Jang) sounds like 'jang' in 'jangly' or 'bang' with a 'j' sound. 교 (gyo) sounds like 'gyo' in 'yogurt' but with a clear 'g' and 'y' sound. The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a family member's military career.
저희 형은 육군 장교로 복무 중이에요.
My older brother is serving as an army officer.
Discussing someone's career aspirations in the military.
그녀는 해군 장교가 되기 위해 훈련받고 있어요.
She is training to become a naval officer.
Describing the general duties of military officers.
장교들은 병사들을 지휘하고 훈련시킵니다.
Officers command and train soldiers.
Cultural Context
In South Korea, where mandatory military service is a significant part of male life, becoming a '장교' (military officer) is a respected career path. Many pursue this through military academies (사관학교) or ROTC (학군단). K-dramas often feature officers, portraying them as disciplined and honorable figures, which reflects the societal respect for the profession.
Editorial note
We review entries like 장교 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
장교 임관
Officer commissioning
육군 장교
Army officer
장교 후보생
Officer candidate
Related Expressions
부사관
Busagwan
Non-commissioned officer (NCO)
병사
Byeongsa
Soldier (enlisted)
사관학교
Sagwanhakgyo
Military academy
장군
Janggun
General (higher rank)
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