지
ji[t͡ɕi]
The phrase 지 (ji) is how you say the letter 'g' in Korean.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is [ji].
Did you know?
- In Middle Korean texts from 1489, a form of this word appeared as 디히〮, featuring a tonal marker that is no longer used in modern Korean.
- In certain Northern dialects, such as those in Pyongan, the pronunciation of this letter is still recorded as 디 rather than the modern standard 지.
- The sound 지 is not just a phonetic letter but also a common reading for many different Chinese characters (Hanja) used in Korean vocabulary.
Examples in context
- 저는 기타를 치는 걸 좋아해요.I enjoy playing the guitar.
- 그 옷은 정말 고급스러워 보여요.That outfit looks really sophisticated.
- 그 사람은 정말 재미있는 이야기를 해요.That person tells really interesting stories.
- 이 책은 그림이 예쁜 것 같아.This book seems to have beautiful illustrations.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Ji-hoon are deciding on a movie to watch.
- 지은 Ji-eun지훈 씨, 무슨 영화를 볼지 골랐어요?Ji-hun ssi, museun yeonghwareul bolji gollasseoyo?Ji-hoon, have you picked which movie to watch?
- 지훈 Ji-hun아니요, 아직 못 골랐어요.aniyo, ajik mot gollasseoyo.No, I haven't picked one yet.
- 지은 Ji-eun그럼 제가 추천할지 고민해 볼게요.geureom jega chucheon-halji gominhae 볼게요.Then I'll think about whether I should recommend one.
- 지훈 Ji-hun좋아요, 지은 씨 추천을 기다릴게요.joayo, Ji-eun ssi chucheoneul gidarilgeyo.Great, I'll wait for your recommendation, Ji-eun.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 지, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 지, CC BY-SA 4.0.
