Letter by letter: 일
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 일 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 일 | ㅇ + ㅣ + ㄹ | ㅇ silent, ㅣ i, ㄹ l (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:
DㅇLㅣFㄹ
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 "work, job" in Korean?
일 (il): also the number one.
How do you pronounce 일?
It sounds like "il".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20