Korean Dictionary
How to say "Qualitative Research" in Korean
“Qualitative Research” in Korean is 질적 연구 (pronounced "Jiljeok Yeongu").
질적 연구
Jiljeok Yeongu
Usage & Context
Research focused on understanding meaning and experience. Qualitative research is used in Korean social sciences.
Example Sentence
질적 연구는 깊이 있는 이해를 제공한다.
Qualitative research provides deep understanding.
How to use 질적 연구 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Qualitative Research” is 질적 연구, romanized as Jiljeok Yeongu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 질적 (Jiljeok), 'Jil' sounds like 'Jill', and 'jeok' is like 'jock' but with a softer 'eo' sound. For 연구 (Yeongu), 'Yeon' is like 'yawn' but with a 'y' sound at the beginning, and 'gu' is like 'goo' in 'goose'. The pronunciation has an even flow.
More Example Sentences
Discussing the value of a research approach in a specific academic field.
사회학 분야에서는 질적 연구가 중요한 통찰력을 제공합니다.
In the field of sociology, qualitative research provides important insights.
Describing the methodology used in a research project.
그녀는 심층 인터뷰를 통해 질적 연구를 수행했습니다.
She conducted qualitative research through in-depth interviews.
Explaining the purpose and benefit of qualitative research.
질적 연구는 현상에 대한 깊이 있는 이해를 돕습니다.
Qualitative research helps in understanding phenomena in depth.
Cultural Context
'질적 연구' has gained significant traction in Korean academia, particularly in social sciences, humanities, education, and nursing. It's often taught alongside '양적 연구' (quantitative research) to provide a comprehensive understanding of research methodologies. Korean researchers increasingly employ methods like in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and ethnographic studies to explore nuanced social phenomena and individual experiences.
Editorial note
We review entries like 질적 연구 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
질적 연구 방법
Qualitative research methods
질적 연구를 수행하다
To conduct qualitative research
질적 데이터
Qualitative data
Related Expressions
양적 연구
Yangjeok Yeongu
Quantitative research (antonym)
심층 인터뷰
Simcheung Inteobyu
In-depth interview
사례 연구
Sarye Yeongu
Case study
민족지학
Minjokjihak
Ethnography
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