Korean Dictionary
How to say "Shares" in Korean
“Shares” in Korean is 주 (pronounced "Ju").
주
Ju
Korean usage reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Last reviewed June 4, 2026.
This page checks meaning, pronunciation, politeness level, and common learner mistakes.
Usage & Context
Units of ownership in a company. Koreans often talk about buying shares in popular companies.
Example Sentence
100주를 샀어요.
I bought 100 shares.
How to use 주 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Shares” is 주, romanized as Ju.
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 주.
Pronunciation Guide
The word '주' (Ju) sounds exactly like 'joo' in the English word 'juice' or 'moon'. It's a single, short syllable.
More Example Sentences
An investor asking another about their holdings.
그 회사 주를 몇 주 가지고 계세요?
How many shares of that company do you own?
Discussing a recent stock transaction.
이번에 새로 발행된 주를 매수했어요.
I bought the newly issued shares this time.
Stating the price of a single share.
한 주당 가격이 만 원입니다.
The price per share is 10,000 won.
Cultural Context
While '주식' refers to 'stock' in general, '주' specifically refers to a single 'share' or a number of shares. When Koreans discuss buying or selling specific quantities, they often use '몇 주' (how many shares) or '한 주' (one share). It's a fundamental unit in stock market conversations and is frequently heard when people talk about their investment portfolios or daily trading activities.
Editorial note
We review entries like 주 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. Last reviewed June 4, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
한 주
One share
몇 주
How many shares
주당 순이익
Earnings per share (EPS)
Related Expressions
주식
jusik
Stock (general term)
주주
juju
Shareholder
액면가
aengmyeonga
Par value (of a share)
보통주
botongju
Common stock/share
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