How do you say "jar" in Korean?

In Korean, "jar" is 항아리 (hangari). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

항아리 (romanisation: hangari) is written using Hangul (Korean script).

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Questions about 항아리

How do you pronounce 항아리?

항아리 is romanised as hangari 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 항아리 written in Korean?

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

Is 항아리 formal or casual?

항아리 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.