Korean Dictionary
How to say "Rainy Season" in Korean
“Rainy Season” in Korean is 장마 (pronounced "jangma").
장마
jangma
Usage & Context
The wet season in Korea, typically from June to July. The rainy season brings continuous rainfall and high humidity. Important for water supply and agriculture.
Example Sentence
장마철에는 습도가 높아요.
Humidity is high during the rainy season.
How to use 장마 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Rainy Season” is 장마, romanized as jangma.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'jang', sounds like 'jong' in 'jongle' or 'jang' in 'jangly'. The second syllable, 'ma', sounds like 'mah' as in 'mama'. Pronounce it like 'JANG-mah', with a slight emphasis on 'jang'.
More Example Sentences
Complaining about household chores during the rainy season.
장마철이라 빨래가 잘 안 말라요.
It's the rainy season, so the laundry doesn't dry well.
Discussing the weather with a neighbor or friend.
올해 장마는 유난히 길고 비도 많이 왔어요.
This year's rainy season was unusually long and had a lot of rain.
Talking about summer plans.
장마가 끝나면 본격적인 여름 휴가철이 시작돼요.
Once the rainy season ends, the full-fledged summer vacation season begins.
Cultural Context
'장마' is a very significant and culturally specific term in Korea. It refers to the annual monsoon-like rainy season, typically from late June to late July. It's a period of high humidity and continuous rainfall, often depicted in K-dramas as a time for staying indoors, enjoying pajeon (savory pancakes) with makgeolli (rice wine), and dealing with dampness. It's crucial for agriculture but can also cause flooding.
Editorial note
We review entries like 장마 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
장마가 시작되다
The rainy season begins
장마가 끝나다
The rainy season ends
장마철 대비
Preparation for the rainy season
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rainy season period
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