English–Korean
“sesame oil” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchamgireum
Example
밥에 참기름을 조금 뿌렸어요.pa be cham gi reu meul cho geum ppu ryeo sseo yo
I sprinkled a little sesame oil on the rice.
How to say “sesame oil” in Korean
“Sesame oil” in Korean is 참기름 (chamgireum).
A fragrant edible oil made from sesame seeds, used to give savory dishes a rich, nutty finish.
Example sentences with 참기름
샐러드에 참기름을 넣으면 고소해요.sael leo deu e cham gi reu meul neo eu myeon ko so hae yo
Adding sesame oil to a salad makes it nutty.
Tips for using 참기름
- In Korean recipes, it is often added near the end rather than used as the main frying oil, so a small amount can carry its characteristic aroma.