Letter by letter: 좋다
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 좋다 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 좋 | ㅈ + ㅗ + ㅎ | ㅈ j, ㅗ o, ㅎ t (at the end) |
| 다 | ㄷ + ㅏ | ㄷ d / t, ㅏ a |
Written 좋다, but said [조타]: aspiration (ㅎ + ㄱ/ㄷ/ㅈ). The romanizer explains these sound rules for any word.
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How to type it
On a standard Korean keyboard (2-set), press these keys in order:
WㅈHㅗGㅎEㄷKㅏ
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Frequently asked questions
What is "to be good" in Korean?
좋다 (jota): 좋아요 = it's good.
How do you pronounce 좋다?
It sounds like "jota". It is written 좋다 but said [조타] because of Korean sound changes.
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20