재킷
jaekit[t͡ɕɛcçit̚]
The Korean word for jacket is 재킷 (jaekit).
재킷 refers to a piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse.
Meaning: piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 재킷 is the standard orthography, 자켓 is a very common alternative spelling used in casual writing and advertisements.
How do you pronounce it?
jaekit
Did you know?
- While 재킷 is the standard loanword, Koreans often use the word 점퍼 'jump-per' to refer to casual, zip-up jackets or windbreakers.
- The word 재킷 is a loanword, but if you are looking for a traditional Korean outer garment that functions like a jacket, you would look for a 저고리 or a 두루마기.
- When discussing 'jacket' as part of a suit, Koreans frequently use the term 정장 'formal wear' to describe the entire set, rather than focusing on the individual piece.
Examples in context
- 이 재킷은 너무 비싸요.i jaekiseun neomu bissayo.This jacket is too expensive.
- 가벼운 재킷을 하나 사고 싶어요.gabyeoun jaekiseul hana sago sipeoyo.I want to buy a light jacket.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Minji are getting ready to go outside.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지 씨, 재킷 챙겼어요?Minji ssi, jaekit chaenggyeosseoyo?Minji, did you bring your jacket?
- 민지 Min-ji아니요, 깜빡했어요.aniyo, kkamppak-haesseoyo.No, I forgot it.
- 도현 Do-hyeon밖이 많이 추워요.bakki mani chuwoyo.It is very cold outside.
- 민지 Min-ji지금 바로 가져올게요.jigeum baro gajyeoolgeyo.I will go get it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jacket” translations and entries 재킷, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
