Korean word

쪽지

Pronunciation

Romanizationjjokjji

Meaning

  • nounnote

Example

중요한 건 쪽지에 써 둬.chung yo han keon jjok jji e sseo two

Write down what's important on a note.

Illustration for 쪽지 (note)

More examples

나는 책상 위에 쪽지를 놓아 뒀다.na neun chaek ssang wi e jjok jji reul no a twot tta

I left a note on the desk.

Core concept

A small piece of paper carrying a short written note or message.

Common phrases

  • 쪽지를 쓰다jjok jji reul sseu da

    write a note

  • 쪽지를 남기다jjok jji reul nam gi da

    leave a note

  • 쪽지를 받다jjok jji reul pat tta

    receive a note

Similar words

메모memo: A short record helps preserve a thought, fact, or task for later.
메모지memoji: A handy sheet of paper is made for recording a brief thought.
손편지sonpyeonji: A heartfelt letter uses handwriting to share personal feelings and memories.

Definition in Korean

종이의 작은 조각에 짧게 적어 두는 기록이나 전언.chong i ui cha geun cho ga ge jjal kke cheo geo tu neun ki ro gi na cheo neon

Word origin

It combines 쪽 (jjok, "small piece") with 지 (jji, "paper"), giving the image of a paper piece used for a brief note.

Usage tips

  • The English word note also covers digital reminders, so learners need to notice the paper setting when choosing this Korean word.

Other meanings

  • messagenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 쪽지시험jjokjjisiheomshort testnoun

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