Hanja Converter - 한자 한글 변환기
Convert Hanja to Hangul readings or find Hanja candidates for Hangul syllables. Built-in dictionary with 600+ commonly used characters.
Hanja to Hangul
Hangul to Hanja
What Is a Hanja Converter?
A Hanja converter (한자 변환기) helps you convert between Hanja (漢字, Chinese characters used in Korean) and Hangul (한글, the Korean alphabet). Hanja characters are still widely used in Korean for names, legal documents, academic writing, and newspaper headlines. This tool provides instant conversion with readings (음, eum) and meanings (훈, hun) for over 600 commonly used Hanja characters.
How to Use the Hanja Converter
- Choose Mode — Select "漢字 → 한글" to convert Hanja to Hangul, or "한글 → 漢字" to find Hanja candidates
- Enter Text — Type or paste Hanja characters (or Hangul syllables in reverse mode)
- View Results — Hanja→Hangul shows the reading and meaning above/below each character. Hangul→Hanja shows all matching Hanja candidates
- Click to Copy — Click any Hanja candidate card to copy it to your clipboard
- Search Dictionary — Use the search box to browse the built-in dictionary by reading or character
Why Use This Hanja Converter?
- Instant Conversion — Real-time conversion as you type, no submit button needed
- Dual Mode — Convert Hanja→Hangul or look up Hangul→Hanja candidates
- Rich Information — Shows both reading (음) and meaning (훈) for each character
- 600+ Characters — Covers the most commonly used Hanja in modern Korean
- Dictionary Search — Browse and search the entire character database
- Privacy — All processing happens in your browser with no server calls
Hanja Converter vs Other Tools
| Feature | FreeToolbox | Naver Dict | Daum Dict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offline/Browser-only | Yes | No | No |
| Hanja → Hangul | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hangul → Hanja | Yes (candidates) | Yes | Yes |
| Meaning Display | Yes (훈) | Yes | Yes |
| Click to Copy | Yes | No | No |
| No Ads | Yes | No | No |
FAQ
What is Hanja?
Hanja (한자, 漢字) are Chinese characters used in the Korean language. While modern Korean primarily uses Hangul, Hanja remains important for understanding etymology, reading classical texts, legal documents, and many Korean names.
How many characters are in the dictionary?
The built-in dictionary contains over 600 of the most commonly used Hanja characters in modern Korean, covering education, daily life, names, and common vocabulary.
Can I convert full sentences?
In Hanja→Hangul mode, you can paste a full text containing Hanja. The tool will convert recognized characters and leave other characters (Hangul, punctuation, etc.) unchanged.
Why are there multiple Hanja for one Hangul syllable?
Many Hangul syllables correspond to multiple Hanja characters with different meanings. For example, '산' can be 山 (mountain), 産 (produce), 算 (calculate), or 散 (scatter). Context determines which character is appropriate.
Is my input data saved?
No. All conversion happens locally in your browser. No text is sent to any server or stored anywhere.