Korean Dictionary
How to say "Stock" in Korean
“Stock” in Korean is 주식 (pronounced "Jusik").
주식
Jusik
Usage & Context
A share of ownership in a company. Stock trading is extremely popular in Korea, especially among young investors.
Example Sentence
삼성 주식을 샀어요.
I bought Samsung stock.
How to use 주식 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Stock” is 주식, romanized as Jusik.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The word '주식' (Jusik) is pronounced with '주' (ju) sounding like 'joo' in 'juice'. '식' (sik) sounds like 'sick' in English, but with a slightly softer 's' and a crisp 'k' at the end. The stress is fairly even on both syllables.
More Example Sentences
A personal conversation about financial interests.
요즘 주식 투자에 관심이 많아요.
I'm very interested in stock investment these days.
Discussing a specific company's performance.
그 회사의 주식이 많이 올랐어요.
That company's stock went up a lot.
A general observation about stock market challenges.
주식으로 돈을 벌기가 쉽지 않아요.
It's not easy to make money from stocks.
Cultural Context
Stock trading is extremely popular in South Korea, especially among young people, often referred to as '동학개미' (Donghak ants), referring to individual investors. Discussions about '주식' are common in daily conversations, news, and even K-dramas, reflecting its significant role in Korean personal finance and the economy. Many Koreans actively follow market trends and company news related to their '주식'.
Editorial note
We review entries like 주식 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
주식하다
To invest in stocks (colloquial)
주식 대박
Stock jackpot/huge success
주식 폭락
Stock market crash
Related Expressions
주식 투자
jusik tuja
Stock investment
주식 시장
jusik sijang
Stock market
주주
juju
Shareholder
상장
sangjang
Listing (on the stock market)
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