Ajumma (Korean: 아줌마), sometimes spelled ahjumma or ajoomma, is a Korean word for a married, or middle-aged woman. It comes from the Korean word ajumeoni (Korean: 아주머니). [1]

Jul 17, 2024 · Ajumma in Korean refers to middle-aged women, often married. Ajumma typically have similar styles of a tight perm, vivid hiking outfit, a visor, and sleeve protectors.

Jun 21, 2025 · "Oppa" is okay, but "ajumma" isn't — but why? From endearment to ageism and sexism, certain ways of addressing people in Korean carry certain connotations and historical …

Sep 15, 2025 · Simply speaking, an ajumma just means a middle-aged woman (between the ages of 30 and 70) and the turning point to become one is when a woman marries, however, it’s not …

Jun 16, 2022 · What does ajumma mean in Korean? Ajumma (아줌마) means a “middle-aged woman, ma’am or madam”, and can be used by anyone, but with caution.

May 23, 2024 · Being called “Ajumma” often implies negative stereotypes about middle-aged women, such as being unfashionable or overly assertive. It also reflects broader societal …

Apr 4, 2024 · According to a study by The Korea Times, over 60% of Koreans associate the term ‘ajumma’ with specific personality traits and behaviors rather than just a demographic …

Borrowed from Korean 아줌마 (ajumma). ajumma (plural ajummas) (Korea) A married middle-aged Korean woman. 2014 February 9, Jodi Kantor, “A Look at Korea's Culture From the …

Apr 28, 2025 · Do you have to be Korean to be an ajumma? Some would say yes, but I think not. Across ethnicities and borders, this type of superwoman exists. Often, they are mothers, …

The Lonely Planet guide to Seoul describes ajumma as a term of respect, but it can be used in a mildly pejorative sense as well. An ajumma is often a restaurant worker, street vendor, or …