Korean word

김

Pronunciation

Romanizationkim

Meaning

  • nounseaweed

Example

저는 김을 좋아해요.cheo neun ki meul cho a hae yo

I like seaweed.

Illustration for 김 (seaweed)

More examples

아침에 김으로 밥을 싸서 먹었어요.a chi me ki meu ro pa beul ssa seo meo geo sseo yo

I wrapped rice in seaweed and ate it in the morning.

Core concept

Thin edible seaweed that is dried or roasted and served as food.

Common phrases

  • 김밥kim bap

    seaweed rice roll

  • 마른 김ma reun kim

    dried seaweed

  • 김 한 장kim han chang

    one sheet of seaweed

Similar words

조미김chomigim: Ready-to-eat seaweed sheets coated with simple seasoning and packed separately.
구운김kuungim: Thin seaweed roasted to bring out a pleasant toasted aroma.
김자반kimjaban: A rice topping made from finely cut seaweed that is fried or seasoned.

Definition in Korean

건조·구운 형태로 식탁에 올리는 해조류 식품keon jo ku un hyeong tae ro sik ta ge ol li neun hae jo ryu sik pum

Word origin

The word is a native Korean name for edible seaweed, but its older origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • Seasoned and roasted versions are common Korean snacks and side dishes, so this word appears often in everyday food talk.

Other meanings

  • Kimnoun
  • steamnoun

Related words

  • 김밥kimbapseaweed rice rollnoun
  • 김가루kimgaruseaweed flakesnoun
  • 김자반kimjabanseasoned seaweednoun

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