Kimchi Reader

Pop-up dictionary and word tracker for reading real Korean webtoons, books and subs.

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What it actually is

The closest thing Korean has to Yomitan: click any word in an imported ebook, article or subtitle file to get definitions, grammar-in-context, Hanja and one-click Anki cards, while it tracks which words you know and recommends content by how much of it you would understand. Browser extension plus Android and iOS apps. Subscription-based with a 7-day free trial and no credit card up front. It assumes you already have grammar basics — it makes native material accessible, it does not teach you the language.

What it covers

  • Reading
  • Vocabulary
  • Immersion

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