How do you say "grains" in Korean?

In Korean, "grains" is 작살 (jaksal). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

작살 (romanisation: jaksal) is written using Hangul (Korean script).

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Questions about 작살

How do you pronounce 작살?

작살 is romanised as jaksal in Korean. This romanisation gives you an approximate pronunciation for English speakers. Listen to the audio on this page for the native pronunciation.

How is 작살 written in Korean?

작살 is written using Hangul (Korean script). The romanisation is jaksal. Learning to read Hangul (Korean script) takes time, but Noun Town teaches vocabulary through gameplay so the writing becomes familiar through repeated exposure.

Is 작살 formal or casual?

작살 is a common noun used in everyday Korean speech. The level of formality in a sentence comes from the surrounding words and grammatical forms rather than from this word alone.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Korean language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.