Korean Dictionary
How to say "Tuna Kimbap" in Korean
“Tuna Kimbap” in Korean is 참치김밥 (pronounced "Chamchi Gimbap").
참치김밥
Chamchi Gimbap
Usage & Context
참치김밥 is one of the most popular kimbap varieties in Korea, featuring canned tuna mixed with mayonnaise inside seaweed rice rolls. It is a staple at Korean convenience stores and gimbap specialty restaurants. It is considered a quick, filling, and affordable meal.
Example Sentence
편의점에서 참치김밥을 사먹었어요.
I bought and ate tuna kimbap at the convenience store.
How to use 참치김밥 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Tuna Kimbap” is 참치김밥, romanized as Chamchi Gimbap.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '참치' (Chamchi), has '참' (cham) sounding like 'chahm' (as in 'charm' without the 'r'), and '치' (chi) like 'chee' in 'cheese'. The second part, '김밥' (Gimbap), has '김' (gim) like 'gim' in 'gimmick', and '밥' (bap) like 'bap' in 'baptism'.
More Example Sentences
Telling a colleague what you had for lunch.
점심으로 참치김밥 하나 먹었어요.
I ate one tuna kimbap for lunch.
Discussing popular convenience store foods.
참치김밥은 편의점에서 제일 잘 팔리는 메뉴 중 하나예요.
Tuna kimbap is one of the best-selling items at convenience stores.
Recommending a popular food pairing to a friend.
매콤한 라면이랑 참치김밥은 환상의 조합이에요.
Spicy ramyeon and tuna kimbap are a fantastic combination.
Cultural Context
참치김밥 (Chamchi Gimbap) is arguably the most popular variety of kimbap in Korea, especially beloved for its creamy filling of canned tuna mixed with mayonnaise. It's a go-to meal for students and office workers alike, readily available and affordable at '김밥천국' (Gimbap Cheonguk) style restaurants and convenience stores. Its convenience and satisfying taste make it a staple for quick lunches, picnics, or late-night snacks.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
참치김밥 한 줄
One roll of tuna kimbap
참치김밥 포장해주세요
Please pack tuna kimbap for takeout
참치김밥 맛집
Good tuna kimbap restaurant
Related Expressions
김밥
Gimbap
Seaweed rice roll (general term)
라면
Ramyeon
Instant noodles
김치김밥
Kimchi Gimbap
Kimchi kimbap
분식
Bunsik
Korean snack food (e.g., tteokbokki, kimbap)
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