# Hanja Forest: Korean Words — Pictures, strokes and meanings

> Pictures, strokes and meanings (iPhone/iPad app by Euiseok Kim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanja-forest-korean-words/id6760247037 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Euiseok Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879633122)
- Category: Education, Games
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 249 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-07
- Data updated: 2026-10-24

## What is Hanja Forest?

Help your child look more closely at the words they read.
Hanja Forest introduces Korean hanja through pictures, guided writing, collectible cards and animal companions. Learning content and narration are in Korean.

A CLUE INSIDE A WORD
In Korean, 수온 (水溫) means water temperature and 체온 (體溫) means body temperature. The shared character 溫 offers a clue to how the words are related. This is an example for families to explore together, not a promise that every example is a dedicated lesson.
Hanja Forest connects characters with examples, everyday compounds, reflective vocabulary, idioms and classic stories.

READING IN THE AGE OF AI
Children still need to understand words and examine the reasons behind an answer. Exploring word meanings is one part of that work. Use hanja learning alongside books and conversation.

SEE, THINK AND WRITE
Explore illustrated meanings and visual quizzes, including drag interactions. Follow stroke-order guides, write the characters and collect learned cards.

LEARNING THAT LEADS TO PLAY
Travel through forest missions with animal companions and use collected cards in battles. In writing battles, tracing a character casts a skill. Practice alone or battle a friend on supported devices with a compatible connection.

PRACTICE ON PAPER
Choose several characters and print a worksheet with stroke-order steps. Write on paper, scan the sheet and collect cards for rows that pass OCR scoring. Color, black-and-white and ink-saving modes are available. A photo does not verify the order in which strokes were written.

A TIME LIMIT SET BY PARENTS
Set a learning timer, see the remaining time and lock the app screen when time runs out. Parents can review each child's learning records and items to revisit.

A CLEAR LEARNING PATH
Study 515 unique characters drawn from two Korean hanja exam lists, from level 8 through level 5, plus 78 linked vocabulary and idiom entries. Each organization's assigned range stays separate. In-app level challenges are practice, not official examinations or past papers.

Core hanja learning, writing, card collection and battles are currently free. Core study works without signing in, with child records saved on the device. Optional backup, online features and some initial setup require an internet connection. Any subscription from an earlier version must be managed separately in the relevant store.

Hanja Forest is a vocabulary-learning tool. It does not guarantee particular reading outcomes or school grades.

The original adventure is inspired by Christian themes of creation, neighborly love, hope and restoration. Learning scores and rewards do not measure a child’s faith.

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## Is Hanja Forest safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Hanja Forest.

## Is Hanja Forest legit?

Hanja Forest: Korean Words appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Hanja Forest is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.20.2 — 2026-10-21

Improved the character-learning layout with centered readings, larger characters and illustrations, fewer repeated labels and a better portrait layout on tablets.

### 2.20.1 — 2026-10-21

• Write characters to cast skills in a first-person Writing Battle.
• Follow stroke-order and direction guides to attack, guard and heal.
• Rehearse three basic skills or your own deck in Writing Practice.
• Enjoy the new battle view in solo adventures and friend matches.
• Improved tablet layouts, rotation and larger text.

### 2.20.0 — 2026-10-20

• Meet Moru, Sion and Baru, three new forest companions with distinct team roles.
• Discover six clearly different growth stages for Lua and the new companions.
• See new angles and poses for attacks, hits, victories and charging at every growth stage.
• Optimized character and card artwork reduces app size.

### 2.18.0 — 2026-10-19

• Collect cards with picture matching, character dragging and painting quizzes.
• Print A4 practice sheets with stroke-order guides, tracing and six blank boxes per character. Choose color, black-and-white or ink-saving mode.
• Scan completed sheets on your device and claim cards for passing rows.
• Set a 1–120 minute timer with advance reminders in the parent area. Learning screens lock when time is up.
• Clearer cards, spacing and line breaks for phones, tablets and larger text.

### 2.17.0 — 2026-10-17

Meet your friend for a 3v3 battle!
• Pick 3 companions you have raised and choose moves on your own device.
• Enable readiness on both devices, bring them close, and give a gentle bump. Bluetooth proximity and movement on both devices help match you. No force is needed.
• Same-Wi-Fi pairing is also available.
• Enjoy Korean commentary with captions, music, and sound effects.
• Friendly matches leave learning records and experience points unchanged.

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