Letter by letter: 남자
Korean is written in syllable blocks. Here is what each block of 남자 is made of.
| Block | Letters | Sounds |
|---|---|---|
| 남 | ㄴ + ㅏ + ㅁ | ㄴ n, ㅏ a, ㅁ m (at the end) |
| 자 | ㅈ + ㅏ | ㅈ j, ㅏ a |
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:
SㄴKㅏAㅁWㅈKㅏ
Practice with the online Korean keyboard, or learn the layout in the typing test.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "man" in Korean?
남자 (namja).
How do you pronounce 남자?
It sounds like "namja".
Romanization: Revised Romanization of Korean, with sound changes. Audio: a recorded native-sounding Korean voice.
Last checked: 2026-10-20