Korean Dictionary
How to say "Ring Finger" in Korean
“Ring Finger” in Korean is 약지손가락 (pronounced "yakjisongarak").
약지손가락
yakjisongarak
Usage & Context
The fourth digit on the hand where rings are worn. Used in medical and everyday contexts. Important for describing hand jewelry.
Example Sentence
약지손가락에 반지를 끼웠어요.
I put a ring on my ring finger.
How to use 약지손가락 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Ring Finger” is 약지손가락, romanized as yakjisongarak.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
약 (yak) sounds like 'yack' (as in the animal). 지 (ji) sounds like 'jee' (as in 'jeep'). 손 (son) sounds like 'sone' (rhymes with 'cone'). 가락 (garak) sounds like 'gah-rock'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Talking about getting a small tattoo.
약지손가락에 타투를 했어요.
I got a tattoo on my ring finger.
Discussing wedding customs and traditions.
결혼반지는 보통 약지손가락에 끼죠.
Wedding rings are usually worn on the ring finger, right?
Describing a minor hand injury or discomfort.
약지손가락이 좀 부은 것 같아요.
My ring finger seems a bit swollen.
Cultural Context
In Korean culture, much like in many Western cultures, the ring finger (약지손가락) is the traditional digit for wearing engagement and wedding rings. This association with marriage and commitment is universally understood. You'll often see this gesture in K-dramas, where placing a ring on the 약지손가락 signifies a significant romantic milestone or promise.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
약지손가락에 반지 끼다
To wear a ring on the ring finger
약지손가락이 길다
To have long ring fingers
약지손가락 부상
Ring finger injury
Related Expressions
새끼손가락
saekkeisongarak
Pinky finger
검지손가락
geomjisongarak
Index finger
엄지손가락
eomjisongarak
Thumb
중지손가락
jungjisongarak
Middle finger
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