Korean Dictionary
How to say "Squid" in Korean
“Squid” in Korean is 오징어 (pronounced "ojing-eo").
오징어
ojing-eo
Usage & Context
A marine cephalopod commonly used in Korean cuisine. Squid is a popular food item in Korea, prepared in various traditional dishes. It is also an important part of Korean fishing industry.
Example Sentence
오징어는 맛있어요.
The squid is delicious.
How to use 오징어 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Squid” is 오징어, romanized as ojing-eo.
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 오징어.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '오' (o), is pronounced like the English word 'oh'. The second syllable, '징' (jing), sounds like 'jing' as in 'jingle'. The last syllable, '어' (eo), is like the 'uh' in 'butter'. Put it together: 'oh-jing-uh'.
More Example Sentences
Recommending a popular Korean dish.
오징어 볶음은 매콤하고 맛있어요.
Spicy stir-fried squid is spicy and delicious.
Describing a common Korean snack pairing.
마른 오징어를 맥주 안주로 먹어요.
I eat dried squid as a snack with beer.
Referring to the globally popular Netflix series.
오징어 게임 봤어요?
Have you watched Squid Game?
Cultural Context
Squid is an incredibly versatile and popular ingredient in Korean cuisine. From '오징어 볶음' (ojingeo bokkeum - spicy stir-fried squid) to '마른 오징어' (mareun ojingeo - dried squid), a classic beer snack, it's a staple. The global phenomenon Netflix series 'Squid Game' also brought the word '오징어' into international recognition, referring to a traditional children's game.
Editorial note
We review entries like 오징어 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
오징어 볶음
spicy stir-fried squid
마른 오징어
dried squid
오징어 입
squid mouth (a snack)
Related Expressions
꼴뚜기
kkoltugi
small squid / cuttlefish
한치
hanchi
spear squid (often eaten raw)
해산물
haesanmul
seafood
오징어 게임
ojingeo geim
Squid Game (the TV show)
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