This is the 29th most frequent Korean word.
김
The Korean word "김" can mean **seaweed**, a **surname** (Kim), or **steam**, depending on context.
In this sentence, '김' refers to the edible seaweed used in Korean cuisine.
오늘 아침에 김을 먹었어요.
I ate seaweed this morning.
Here, '김' means the steam or vapor coming out from hot food or liquid.
밥에 김이 모락모락 나고 있어요.
Steam is rising from the rice.
In this instance, '김' is used as a common Korean surname.