Korean Dictionary

How to say “Ruler” in Korean

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Usage & Context

The ruler (자) is a basic school supply in Korea, used for drawing straight lines in math, science, and art classes. Korean students' school supply kits almost always include a ruler alongside pencils, erasers, and a pencil case. The word 자 in Korean also means 'now' (자!) as an exclamation, making it a fun vocabulary word.

Example Sentence

선을 그을 때 자를 사용해요.

I use a ruler when drawing lines.

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