Korean edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

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)

Related terms edit

  • 자소설 (jasoseol, literally self-introductory novel)