Korean Dictionary
How to say "Often" in Korean
“Often” in Korean is 자주 (pronounced "jaju").
자주
jaju
Usage & Context
The word for often, indicating something happens frequently. This is commonly used in describing regular habits and activities.
Example Sentence
나는 자주 운동해요.
I often exercise.
How to use 자주 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Often” is 자주, romanized as jaju.
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 자주.
Pronunciation Guide
"자주" (jaju) sounds like "jah-joo". "Ja" is pronounced like "jah" in "jar", and "ju" is like "joo" in "juice". Both syllables have a similar, light emphasis.
More Example Sentences
Describing regular social habits during free time.
저는 주말에 친구들을 자주 만나요.
I often meet friends on weekends.
Talking about a favorite or frequently visited place.
그 카페에 자주 가요.
I often go to that cafe.
Commenting on the current weather patterns.
요즘 자주 비가 와요.
It rains often these days.
Cultural Context
"자주" is the go-to adverb for "often" or "frequently." It's used in all sorts of daily contexts, from talking about personal routines to describing recurring events. You'll hear it commonly in K-pop lyrics and K-dramas when characters express how often they do something or see someone, indicating regularity.
Editorial note
We review entries like 자주 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
자주 연락해요.
Let's keep in touch often.
자주 봐요.
See you often. (A friendly farewell, implying regular meetings)
자주 이용해요.
I use it often.
Related Expressions
종종
jong-jong
often, frequently (slightly more formal/literary)
흔히
heun-hi
commonly, often (implies widespread occurrence)
가끔
ga-kkeum
sometimes (antonym)
별로
byeol-lo
not very often, rarely (used with negative verb)
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