Korean Dictionary
How to say "Sleepwear" in Korean
“Sleepwear” in Korean is 잠옷 (pronounced "jamot").
잠옷
jamot
Usage & Context
Sleepwear or 잠옷 is worn for sleeping. Korean sleepwear often features cute prints and comfortable fabrics. Character pajamas and matching sets are popular among young Koreans.
Example Sentence
잠옷이 정말 편해서 좋아요.
I love sleepwear because it is very comfortable.
How to use 잠옷 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Sleepwear” is 잠옷, romanized as jamot.
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 잠옷.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce 'ja' like the 'ja' in 'jar'. 'mot' sounds like 'moat' but with a shorter, crisper 'o' sound and a 't' at the end.
More Example Sentences
Talking about the comfort of new sleepwear.
새 잠옷을 입고 자니 잠이 더 잘 와요.
I sleep better when I wear new pajamas.
Expressing a preference for a certain style of sleepwear.
귀여운 캐릭터 잠옷을 좋아해요.
I like cute character pajamas.
Planning a social gathering.
친구들과 잠옷 파티를 할 거예요.
I'm going to have a pajama party with my friends.
Cultural Context
잠옷 (jamot) refers specifically to clothing worn for sleeping. In Korea, cute character pajamas (캐릭터 잠옷) are very popular among all ages, not just children. Matching 잠옷 sets for couples or families are also common, often seen as a cute way to show affection or unity. It's distinct from '홈웨어' (loungewear) which can be worn for general lounging or even casual outings.
Editorial note
We review entries like 잠옷 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
잠옷을 입다
to wear pajamas
잠옷 파티
pajama party
편한 잠옷
comfortable pajamas
Related Expressions
수면복
sumyeonbok
sleepwear (more formal term)
파자마
pajama
pajamas (loanword)
홈웨어
homweeo
loungewear
잠옷 바지
jamot baji
pajama pants
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