How to Say "Persimmon" in Korean

In Korean, "persimmon" is 감 (gam).

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persimmon

감

gam

Letter by letter: 감

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

BlockLettersSounds
감ㄱ + ㅏ + ㅁㄱ g / k, ㅏ a, ㅁ m (at the end)

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How to type it

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

RㄱKㅏAㅁ

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is "persimmon" in Korean?

감 (gam).

How do you pronounce 감?

It sounds like "gam".

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