자 — ruler
Pronunciation hint: jah. Standard romanization: ja.
How pronunciation hints and syllable listening work
Six everyday examples
자를 샀어요.
I bought the ruler.
Buying an object · jah-reul sah-ssuh-yoh
자를 찾고 있어요.
I am looking for the ruler.
Looking for a belonging · jah-reul chaht-kkoh ee-ssuh-yoh
자가 어디에 있어요?
Where is the ruler?
Finding an object · jah-gah uh-dee-eh ee-ssuh-yoh
자를 가져왔어요.
I brought the ruler.
Bringing something with you · jah-reul gah-juh-wah-ssuh-yoh
자로 길이를 재요.
I measure the length with a ruler.
Measuring something · jah-roh gee-ree-reul jae-yoh
자로 선을 그어요.
I draw a line with a ruler.
Drawing a straight line · jah-roh suh-neul geu-uh-yoh