漢Hanja Dictionary (Reading · Meaning · Strokes)
Look up ~170 common hanja with Korean reading, meaning, stroke count, and Korean Hanja Proficiency Test grade.
How to use
- 1Search by hanja, reading (e.g. 산), meaning (e.g. 메), or grade (e.g. 8급).
- 2Click a hanja to see details.
- 3Use the copy button to copy the character to your clipboard.
FAQ
How many entries are there?+
About 170 hanja, focused on Korean Hanja Proficiency grades 8 through 3. We'll expand over time.
How do I convert hanja-mixed text in bulk?+
Use [Hanja to Hangul]. It's based on a 600-character dictionary and handles whole passages.
What are the grades?+
Korean Hanja Proficiency Test levels. 8th grade (50 characters) is the easiest; 1st grade (3,500) is the hardest. Around 4th grade you can read most newspaper hanja.
Are abbreviated/variant forms covered?+
We focus on standard forms. Some common abbreviations are included, but full variant mapping needs a separate dictionary.
Stroke counts differ from my textbook — why?+
Stroke counts can vary by ±1 between Korean/Chinese/Japanese conventions. We follow the Korean Hanja Proficiency standard.
Can I search by radical?+
Not yet. For radical-based search, try a dedicated site like Naver Hanja Dictionary.