Korean word

지

Pronunciation

Romanizationchi

Meaning

  • particleright

Example

그렇지?keu reo chi

Right?

Illustration for 지 (right)

More examples

영화 재미있었지.yeong hwa chae mi i sseot jji

The movie was fun, you know.

Core concept

A conversational nudge at the end of a sentence that seeks a shared understanding.

Common phrases

  • 그렇지keu reo chi

    right

  • 맞지mat jji

    Isn't that right

  • 알지al ji

    You know, right

Similar words

지요chiyo: Seeks agreement politely at the end of a sentence.
죠chyo: Shows friendly agreement at the end of a conversational sentence.
그렇지keureochi: Affirms what someone has just said with a nod of agreement.
맞지matjji: Checks that a statement is correct while expressing agreement.

Definition in Korean

상대에게 확인을 구하거나 동조를 유도하기 위해 문장 끝에 붙는 말투 요소sang dae e ge hwa gi neul ku ha geo na tong jo reul yu do ha gi wi hae mun jang kkeu se pun neun mal tu yo so

Word origin

The historical development of this sentence-ending particle is uncertain, while its modern use clearly checks or invites agreement at the end of a sentence.

Usage tips

  • The tone matters more than an English translation: a rising voice seeks confirmation, while a falling voice shows agreement.

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