Letter by letter: 가족
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 가족 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 가 | ㄱ + ㅏ | ㄱ g / k, ㅏ a |
| 족 | ㅈ + ㅗ + ㄱ | ㅈ j, ㅗ o, ㄱ k (at the end) |
New to the letters? Tap through the Hangul chart to hear each one.
How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
RㄱKㅏWㅈHㅗRㄱ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the family words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the family in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "family" in Korean?
가족 (gajok).
How do you pronounce 가족?
It sounds like "gajok".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20