Letter by letter: 여자
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 여자 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 여 | ㅇ + ㅕ | ㅇ silent, ㅕ yeo |
| 자 | ㅈ + ㅏ | ㅈ j, ㅏ a |
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:
DㅇUㅕWㅈKㅏ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
Learn all the core 100 words words with flashcards and a typing quiz on the core 100 words in Korean page.
Frequently asked questions
What is "woman" in Korean?
여자 (yeoja).
How do you pronounce 여자?
It sounds like "yeoja".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20