Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool

Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool

by Dan Bravender

9 ratings
6 reviews
Free
With Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 30, 2021
  • August 10, 2025

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Expand your Korean vocabulary by learning the origins of words from Chinese characters. Look up words or characters in English, Chinese, or Korean to discover related terms and their Hangeul spellings.

Vocabulary expansion through Chinese roots
Hangeul spelling and sound learning
English, Chinese, and Korean word lookup
Discover related words and characters
Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod
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What's New in Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool

1.0.7

August 10, 2025

New hanja entries from Delfina Witkowska

User reviews

Terrible UI / Design

App starts on a default definition screen for the ‘Ja’ character, but the < button didn’t work, so I thought the app was broken. It took me several minutes to realize that the area with ‘Ja’ was actually an input field I could edit.

I am using it to generate name ideas for a baby. Unfortunately many of the search results appear in a single string of small characters that are difficult to tap on individually.

The app as a whole needs a lot of design work. It looks and feels unfinished.
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Thank you Dan !

This is what I’ve always been waiting for! Easy one stop shop to search for Hanja

Great App

The app itself is a great start and really does help looking for Hanja. A couple of things I noticed

1. The app shouldn’t start with a predetermined search as the Home Screen. Maybe a an example search at the bottom would be better but it makes the back bottom look useless

2. Try adding throttle searching where after an initial hangeul part is written, it searches and returns based of what is currently in the search bar (like Google does)

3. (This is more personal/educative) as someone who has studied both Japanese and Mandarin, I think you have a good blend of Sino/Japa-Korean mixture in the search as well as plain hanja! Just add more because the pool seems pretty small for the generic words such as 이귝 (Which would be 離陸ー ririku in Japanese, I lyuk in Korean) or 창백 (蒼白 — cāng bâi in Mandarin, chang baeg in Korean)

Overall it’s definitely a great app and look for to using it!
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Brilliant!

This is an excellent tool for discovering the T Hanja roots of Korean words. You can enter either the Hanja or the Korean syllables, or even entire Korean words!
One reviewer couldn’t get the backspace to work. Of course it won’t work, if you haven’t already translated a word… then there is nothing to go back to! By tapping on the last word or syllable which was entered, it is selected, and then you can simply type in your new word.
Compared to other apps and websites, this app has a much more complete database and almost never comes up empty-handed! This is a very practical and handy tool for learners of the Korean language! Many, many thanks to the developer! If there was a version of this app which cost more but had no ads, I would be very happy to pay for it.
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Only possible to stay on the 字 page

Why can’t I move to the search page? The back arrow doesn’t work :(

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FAQ

How does Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool help me learn Korean?

Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool helps you expand your Korean vocabulary by teaching you the sound and Hangeul spelling of Chinese roots, which form the basis of 70-80% of Korean words.

What languages can I use to look up words in Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool?

You can look up any word or character in English, Chinese, or Korean within the app to find related terms and their origins.

What devices is Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool available on?

Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

What is the age rating for Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of learners.

How often is Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool updated?

The latest version is 1.0.7, and the app was last updated on August 10, 2025, indicating regular maintenance and potential improvements.

Does Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool have ads?

Yes, Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool contains advertisements.

What is the user sentiment for Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool?

The app has a high rating of 4.6 stars from 9 ratings, suggesting positive user experiences.

Is Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool free to download?

Yes, Korean Hanja Vocabulary Tool is free to download and use, supported by advertisements.