Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cartoon" in Korean
“Cartoon” in Korean is 만화 (pronounced "Manhwa").
만화
Manhwa
Usage & Context
Manhwa is the Korean word for comics or cartoons. Korean comics and webtoons are popular not only in Korea but worldwide.
Example Sentence
어릴 때부터 만화를 좋아했어요.
I have liked cartoons since childhood.
How to use 만화 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cartoon” is 만화, romanized as Manhwa.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 만화.
Pronunciation Guide
The word '만화' (Manhwa) is pronounced 'mahn-hwa'. The '만' part sounds like 'mahn' in 'mankind', and '화' sounds like 'hwa' as in 'Hwaseong'. Make sure to pronounce the 'h' sound clearly.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about their current reading interests.
요즘 어떤 만화를 보고 있어요?
What cartoons/comics are you reading these days?
Reminiscing about childhood hobbies.
어릴 때 만화책을 정말 많이 읽었어요.
I read a lot of comic books when I was little.
Recommending a well-written comic to someone.
이 만화는 스토리가 정말 탄탄해요.
This cartoon/comic has a really solid storyline.
Cultural Context
Manhwa refers to Korean comics and cartoons, encompassing everything from traditional print comics to the globally popular webtoons. Platforms like Naver Webtoon and KakaoPage have made manhwa accessible worldwide, leading to many webtoons being adapted into K-dramas (e.g., 'True Beauty,' 'Itaewon Class'). It's a significant part of Korean pop culture, enjoyed by all ages, not just children.
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Common Phrases
이 만화 진짜 재밌어.
This comic is really fun.
만화방에 갈까?
Shall we go to a comic book cafe?
웹툰 뭐 봐?
What webtoons are you reading?
Related Expressions
웹툰
Webtun
webtoon (online comic)
만화책
Manhwachaek
comic book
만화가
Manhwaga
cartoonist / comic artist
애니메이션
Aenimeisyeon
animation
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