Korean Dictionary
How to say "Researcher" in Korean
“Researcher” in Korean is 연구자 (pronounced "Yeonguја").
연구자
Yeonguја
Usage & Context
A person who conducts research. Korean researchers work in universities, government institutes, and private companies.
Example Sentence
연구자는 새로운 발견을 한다.
Researchers make new discoveries.
How to use 연구자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Researcher” is 연구자, romanized as Yeonguја.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word "연구자" (Yeonguja) is pronounced "YON-goo-jah." "Yeon" is like 'yawn,' "gu" is like 'goo' (as in sticky goo), and "ja" is like 'jah' (as in 'jar' without the 'r'). The stress is on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Introducing an expert at a conference or event.
그는 저명한 과학 연구자입니다.
He is a renowned science researcher.
A team leader describing the composition of their group.
우리 연구팀은 젊은 연구자들로 구성되어 있어요.
Our research team consists of young researchers.
A discussion about future career paths or societal needs.
미래에는 어떤 연구자가 필요할까요?
What kind of researchers will be needed in the future?
Cultural Context
In Korea, the title 연구자 (yeonguja) carries significant respect, especially in fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Many aspire to become researchers in prestigious institutions or large corporations like Samsung or LG. The image of a dedicated, often overworked, researcher is common in K-dramas or documentaries focusing on scientific breakthroughs.
Editorial note
We review entries like 연구자 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
선임 연구자
senior researcher
연구자 등록
researcher registration
연구자 윤리
research ethics
Related Expressions
과학자
Gwahakja
scientist (broader, often implies natural sciences)
교수
Gyosu
professor (often a researcher in academia)
학자
Hakja
scholar (broader, often implies humanities/social sciences)
실험자
Silheomja
experimenter (one who conducts experiments)
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