자기소개서

Korean

Etymology

    Sino-Korean word from 自己 (self) + 紹介 (introduction) + (document).

    Pronunciation

    • (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA(key): [t͡ɕa̠ɡisʰo̞ɡɛsʰʌ̹] ~ [t͡ɕa̠ɡisʰo̞ɡe̞sʰʌ̹]
    • Phonetic hangul: [/]
    Romanizations
    Revised Romanization?jagisogaeseo
    Revised Romanization (translit.)?jagisogaeseo
    McCune–Reischauer?chagisogaesŏ
    Yale Romanization?cakisokayse

    Noun

    자기소개서 • (jagisogaeseo) (hanja 自己紹介書)

    1. cover letter, personal statement (introductory document submitted when applying for a school or a job)
      Synonym: 자소서 (jasoseo, short form)
    • 자소설 (jasoseol, literally self-introductory novel)