Korean Dictionary
How to say "Readership" in Korean
“Readership” in Korean is 독자층 (pronounced "dokjacheung").
독자층
dokjacheung
Usage & Context
Readership refers to the group of people who regularly read a publication. Korean newspapers have seen shifts in their readership as younger generations move to online sources.
Example Sentence
이 신문의 독자층은 주로 40대 이상이다.
This newspaper's readership is mainly people aged 40 and older.
How to use 독자층 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Readership” is 독자층, romanized as dokjacheung.
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 독자층.
Pronunciation Guide
'Dokjacheung' is pronounced 'dock-jah-chung'. 'Dok' sounds like the English 'dock'. 'Ja' sounds like 'jah'. 'Cheung' sounds like 'chung' as in 'chungus'. The emphasis is generally on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
A marketing team discussing their target audience for a publication.
이 잡지는 젊은 여성 독자층을 겨냥하고 있습니다.
This magazine targets a readership of young women.
A journalist discussing the challenges faced by traditional media.
신문사들은 줄어드는 독자층 때문에 고민이 많아요.
Newspaper companies are worried about their shrinking readership.
An analysis of changing reading habits in the digital age.
온라인 콘텐츠의 인기로 인해 종이책 독자층이 많이 줄었습니다.
Due to the popularity of online content, the readership for paper books has significantly decreased.
Cultural Context
The concept of 'readership' (독자층) in Korea has seen significant shifts with the digital transformation. While traditional newspapers and magazines face declining print readership, new forms of content like webtoons (웹툰) and web novels (웹소설) have cultivated massive online 독자층. This reflects a broader trend of media consumption moving towards digital, mobile-first platforms, especially among younger generations who are accustomed to consuming content on their smartphones.
Editorial note
We review entries like 독자층 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
독자층 확대
expand readership
주 독자층
main readership
독자층 분석
readership analysis
Related Expressions
독자
dokja
reader
gudokja
subscriber
시청률
sicheongnyul
viewer ratings
팬층
paencheung
fan base
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