How to Say "Shoulder" in Korean

In Korean, "shoulder" is 어깨 (eokkae).

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어깨

eokkae

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Letter by letter: 어깨

Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 어깨 is made of.

BlockLettersSounds
어ㅇ + ㅓㅇ silent, ㅓ eo
깨ㄲ + ㅐㄲ kk, ㅐ ae

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How to type it

On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:

DㅇJㅓShift+RㄲOㅐ

Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.

Learn all the body parts words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the body parts in Korean page.

Frequently asked questions

What is "shoulder" in Korean?

어깨 (eokkae).

How do you pronounce 어깨?

It sounds like "eokkae".

Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20