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jom

MildSouth Koreaby pioneer · 3/29/2026
jom

Meaning

A versatile word shortened from 조금 (a little). Used in two main ways — as an adverb meaning "a little/somewhat," or inserted into requests to soften the tone, similar to saying "please" or "would you mind."

좀 = a little / somewhat (shortened from 조금)

See also: 그건 좀

Example

Can you 좀 hurry?

Equivalent

Kind of, Please

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