Korean Dictionary
How to say "Pork Belly" in Korean
“Pork Belly” in Korean is 돼지고기 (pronounced "dwaeji gogi").
돼지고기
dwaeji gogi
Usage & Context
A fatty cut of pork popular in Korean cuisine for grilling and stewing. Pork belly is tender and flavorful. It's used in many traditional Korean dishes.
Example Sentence
돼지고기는 맛있어요.
Pork is delicious.
How to use 돼지고기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pork Belly” is 돼지고기, romanized as dwaeji gogi.
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 돼지고기.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "돼지고기" as "Dwae-ji go-gi." "Dwae" sounds like 'dway' as in 'dwayne', "ji" like 'jee' in 'jeep', "go" like 'go', and "gi" like 'gee' in 'geese'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting a popular meal with friends.
오늘 저녁은 삼겹살에 소주 한 잔 어때?
How about samgyeopsal with a shot of soju for dinner tonight?
Discussing the best ingredients for a classic stew.
김치찌개에는 역시 돼지고기가 들어가야 제맛이지!
Kimchi stew definitely tastes best with pork in it!
Recommending a regional specialty.
제주도 흑돼지는 정말 특별한 맛이 나요.
Jeju Black Pork has a truly special flavor.
Cultural Context
While 돼지고기 (dwaeji gogi) means 'pork' in general, it's almost synonymous with 삼겹살 (samgyeopsal, pork belly) in Korean dining culture. Grilling samgyeopsal with friends and family is a quintessential Korean experience, often accompanied by soju. Other popular pork dishes include 제육볶음 (jeyuk-bokkeum, spicy stir-fried pork) and 보쌈 (bossam, boiled pork wraps). It's a very affordable and widely consumed meat.
Editorial note
We review entries like 돼지고기 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
돼지고기 김치찌개
Pork kimchi stew
돼지고기 볶음
Stir-fried pork
돼지고기 덮밥
Pork rice bowl
Related Expressions
삼겹살
samgyeopsal
Pork belly
목살
moksal
Pork neck/shoulder
제육볶음
jeyuk-bokkeum
Spicy stir-fried pork
보쌈
bossam
Boiled pork wraps
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