What does ㅈㅅ (joesong) mean?
- ㅈㅅjoesong
Sorry / sry
Casual: friends and people younger than you
ㅈㅅ (joesong) means "sorry" or "sry" in Korean texting. It is short for 죄송 (joesong), from 죄송합니다 ("I'm sorry").
Where it comes from
ㅈ and ㅅ are the first consonants of 죄 and 송. The full phrase 죄송합니다 is a polite, formal apology.
How to use ㅈㅅ
ㅈㅅ is a quick, light apology for small things: being a few minutes late, a typo, or replying slowly. ㅈㅅㅈㅅ ("sorry sorry") is similar and a bit playful.
Because it is so short, it does not feel sincere. Never use it for a real apology or with someone older, your boss or a teacher. That can make things worse. Write 죄송합니다, or 미안해 to a friend you have truly upset.
Like ㄱㅅ, it comes from a polite word, but the abbreviation itself is casual and only for friends or online chats.
Examples
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Arriving a few minutes late to meet a friend
Replying to a message hours later
Admitting you booked the wrong time
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| ㅈㅅㅈㅅ | Sorry sorry | Light and a bit playful. |
| 죄송합니다 | I'm sorry | Full, polite apology. |
| 미안해 | Sorry | Normal casual apology to friends. |
| 미안 | Sorry | Even shorter casual apology. |
Questions learners ask
What does js mean in Korean texting?
"js" is ㅈㅅ written in English letters. It stands for 죄송, "sorry".
Is ㅈㅅ a real apology?
Only for tiny things between friends. For anything serious, or for anyone older or senior, write out 죄송합니다 or say 미안해 properly.
Can ㅈㅅ mean something else?
Context usually makes it clear. In a chat where someone made a small mistake, ㅈㅅ almost always means sorry.