How to Say “Harami” in Korean

하라미
harami
하라미 is the Korean way to say the English phrase harami, which refers to a specific cut of beef skirt steak.
In Korea, 하라미 is used as a loanword to refer to a specific cut of beef skirt steak. It originates from the Japanese term for this particular meat.

How do you pronounce it?

harami

Did you know?

  • The use of 하라미 in Korea is part of a wider phenomenon where Japanese terminology is used to categorize 'specialty' cuts that were not traditionally separated in old Korean butchery.
  • While many meat cuts in Korea have native names, many high-end barbecue menus still use Japanese loanwords like 하라미 to add an air of specialized expertise.
  • In many Korean barbecue restaurants, 하라미 is marketed as a premium cut due to its intense flavor and texture.

Examples in context

  • 하라미는 정말 부드럽고 맛있어요.
    harami-neun jeongmal budeureopgo masisseoyo.
    Harami is really soft and delicious.
  • 오늘 저녁은 하라미를 먹으러 가요.
    oneul jeonyeogeun harami-reul meogeureo gayo.
    Let's go eat harami for dinner tonight.
  • 이 집 하라미가 아주 유명해요.
    i jip harami-ga aju yumyeonghaeyo.
    The harami at this restaurant is very famous.

Example conversation

Dohyun and Seoyeon are looking at a menu at a yakiniku restaurant.

  1. 도현 Do-hyeon

    서연 씨, 뭐 먹고 싶어요?
    Seoyeon ssi, mwo meokgo sipeoyo?
    Seoyeon, what do you want to eat?
  2. 서연 Seo-yeon

    저는 하라미가 제일 먹고 싶어요.
    jeoneun haramiga jeil meokgo sipeoyo.
    I want to eat harami the most.
  3. 도현 Do-hyeon

    좋아요. 그럼 하라미로 주문할게요.
    joayo. geureom haramiro jumunhalgeyo.
    Great. Then I will order the harami.
  4. 서연 Seo-yeon

    네, 빨리 나왔으면 좋겠어요.
    ne, ppalli nawasseumyeon jokgesseoyo.
    Yes, I hope it comes out quickly.
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