Korean Dictionary
How to say "Perilla Oil" in Korean
“Perilla Oil” in Korean is 들기름 (pronounced "deulgireum").
들기름
deulgireum
Usage & Context
An oil made from perilla seeds, used in Korean cooking for its nutty flavor. It's often used for seasoning soups and vegetables. Perilla oil is known for its health benefits.
Example Sentence
들기름은 건강해요.
Perilla oil is healthy.
How to use 들기름 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Perilla Oil” is 들기름, romanized as deulgireum.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'deul' like 'dool' or 'dull'. 'Gi' sounds like 'gee' in 'geese'. 'Reum' sounds like 'room' in 'bedroom'.
More Example Sentences
Giving a cooking tip for Korean side dishes.
나물 무칠 때 들기름을 꼭 넣어야 맛있어요.
When seasoning vegetables, you must add perilla oil for it to be delicious.
Instructing someone on how to finish a bibimbap.
비빔밥에 들기름 한 바퀴 둘러주세요.
Please drizzle a round of perilla oil over the bibimbap.
Comparing two common Korean oils.
들기름은 참기름보다 향이 더 강해요.
Perilla oil has a stronger aroma than sesame oil.
Cultural Context
들기름 (deulgireum) is perilla oil, extracted from perilla seeds. It has a distinctively nutty, earthy, and slightly herbaceous flavor that is crucial in many Korean dishes, especially various 나물 (namul, seasoned vegetable side dishes) and 비빔밥 (bibimbap). While similar to 참기름 (chamgireum, sesame oil), 들기름 is often considered to have a deeper, more robust aroma. It's also prized for its health benefits, particularly its high omega-3 fatty acid content.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
들기름 향
perilla oil aroma
들기름을 두르다
to drizzle perilla oil
들기름 막국수
buckwheat noodles with perilla oil
Related Expressions
참기름
chamgireum
sesame oil
식용유
sigyongyu
cooking oil (general)
들깨
deulkkae
perilla seeds
고소하다
gosohada
to be nutty/savory (flavor)
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