Korean Dictionary
How to say "Tendon" in Korean
“Tendon” in Korean is 힘줄 (pronounced "himjul").
힘줄
himjul
Usage & Context
The tissue connecting muscle to bone. Used in medical and anatomical discussions. Important for discussing movement and injuries.
Example Sentence
힘줄이 늘어났어요.
My tendon is stretched.
How to use 힘줄 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Tendon” is 힘줄, romanized as himjul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
To pronounce '힘줄', say 'Him-jul.' 'Him' sounds exactly like the English word 'him.' 'Jul' is pronounced like 'jool' in 'jewel' but with a shorter 'oo' sound, or like 'j' in 'jump' followed by 'ul' as in 'pull.' The 'j' sound is soft.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a sports injury.
운동하다가 아킬레스 힘줄을 다쳤어요.
I injured my Achilles tendon while exercising.
Discussing physical fitness.
힘줄이 튼튼해야 관절도 건강해요.
Joints are healthy when tendons are strong.
Talking about aging and the body.
나이가 들면 힘줄도 약해지기 마련이죠.
As you get older, tendons naturally weaken.
Cultural Context
Injuries to '힘줄' (tendons) are common topics among athletes or people who exercise regularly in Korea. Discussions about '아킬레스 힘줄' (Achilles tendon) or '손목 힘줄' (wrist tendon) are frequent, especially given the popularity of sports and fitness culture. People often share tips for strengthening tendons or recovering from injuries, reflecting a general interest in physical health and well-being.
Editorial note
We review entries like 힘줄 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
힘줄이 늘어나다
to stretch a tendon (strain)
힘줄이 끊어지다
to tear/rupture a tendon
아킬레스 힘줄
Achilles tendon
Related Expressions
인대
indae
ligament (often confused with tendon, but distinct)
근육
geunyuk
muscle
뼈
ppyeo
bone
관절
gwanjeol
joint
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