Korean Dictionary
How to say "Rowing" in Korean
“Rowing” in Korean is 조정 (pronounced "jojeong").
조정
jojeong
Usage & Context
Rowing is an Olympic sport requiring teamwork and endurance. Korea has competitive rowing teams that participate in international competitions.
Example Sentence
조정은 팀워크가 중요해요.
Teamwork is important in rowing.
How to use 조정 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Rowing” is 조정, romanized as jojeong.
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 조정.
Pronunciation Guide
조 (jo) sounds like 'jo' in 'joke' or 'Joe'. 정 (jeong) sounds like 'jung' in 'jungle' or 'jeong' in 'Jeong' (a common Korean surname). The two syllables are pronounced smoothly together, with a slight emphasis on the first syllable.
More Example Sentences
Explaining the essence of the sport.
조정 경기는 팀워크가 정말 중요해요.
Teamwork is really important in rowing races.
Observing local sports activities.
한강에서 조정 연습하는 팀을 봤어요.
I saw a team practicing rowing on the Han River.
Discussing the physical demands of rowing.
조정은 전신 운동이라 체력 소모가 커요.
Rowing is a full-body workout, so it consumes a lot of energy.
Cultural Context
Rowing (조정) is an Olympic sport in Korea, but it's not a mainstream spectator sport like soccer or baseball. It's often associated with university sports clubs or professional teams, with training frequently taking place on rivers like the Han River. The term 조정 (jojeong) can also mean 'adjustment' or 'coordination' in other contexts, but in sports, its meaning is clearly understood as 'rowing.' Public awareness is generally low, except during major multi-sport events like the Olympics or Asian Games.
Editorial note
We review entries like 조정 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
조정 선수
rower, rowing athlete
조정 경기
rowing race/competition
조정 팀
rowing team
Related Expressions
노 젓기
no jeotgi
oar rowing (descriptive action)
보트
boteu
boat
팀워크
timwokeu
teamwork
체력
cheryeok
physical strength/stamina
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