How do I open it?
Open the Hanja search window from the toolbar or with F9.
A window opens with a prompt like:
Enter the Hangul text to convert to Hanja…
How to use it
1. Enter Hangul
Type the word you want to convert.
Examples: 복숭아, 검사, 사전
2. Check the candidate list
A list of Hanja candidates for that reading appears below. Examples: 伏虎拳, 搜索, 辭典 / 事前 Same reading can have different meanings; the list shows the right character for the meaning you want.3. Apply your choice
Click the Hanja you want; it’s applied in the document. You choose the meaning that fits the context.When to use it
Hanja search helps when:- Writing formal or academic documents
- You need to distinguish homophones
- You want to fix the meaning of a word in the sentence
- You want more weight in titles or keywords
How to use it well
Sharpen meaning
Examples:- “사전 준비” → 事前 (in advance)
- “국어 사전” → 辭典 (dictionary)
Setting and worldbuilding
In fiction or planning docs, use it for names and terms that use Hanja.Adjust tone
- Everyday text → add Hanja where it helps
- Formal or academic → use Hanja more
What to watch
- Too much Hanja can hurt readability.
- For general readers, use it sparingly.
- Use it only when the meaning is clear.
Summary
Hanja search helps you refine meaning.- Disambiguate homophones
- Fix intended meaning
- Adjust document tone
- Polish formal documents