Korean Dictionary
How to say “Kimjang (Kimchi Making Season)” in Korean
김장
kimjang
IntermediateHolidays & Festivals
Usage & Context
김장 is the annual Korean tradition of making large quantities of kimchi in late autumn to store for winter. It is a communal activity where neighbors and extended family gather to prepare hundreds of heads of cabbage. 김장 was inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2013 recognizing its cultural significance.
Example Sentence
11월에 이웃들과 함께 김장을 담갔어요.
I made kimchi together with neighbors in November.
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