If you're looking for a simple, beginner-friendly guide on how to start writing Korean, you're in the right place. This walkthrough keeps everything approachable for K-pop fans, drama lovers, and first-time language learners using AnyKeyboard's Korean layout right inside the browser.

What You Will Learn

  • How to start writing Korean step-by-step
  • Why Hangul is one of the easiest writing systems
  • How Korean syllable blocks work
  • Cultural concepts like 우리
  • Korean slang meanings (WTF, shibal, saekki, 18, etc.)
  • Answers to the most Googled Korean language questions
Learning Hangul (한글), the Korean alphabet, is intentionally simple because King Sejong's scholars designed it to be logical and fast to learn. Once you match the shapes to the sounds, the rest is practice.

Why Hangul Is So Easy

  • 14 consonants you can sound out quickly
  • 10 vowels that combine cleanly
  • Consistent, phonetic spelling rules
  • Simple syllable structure that stays predictable
You don't need to memorize thousands of characters like you would with a Japanese kana keyboard or a Chinese pinyin keyboard. If you can memorize the English alphabet, you can pick up Hangul.
1. Learn the consonants (자음). Start with ㅂ, ㅈ, ㄷ, ㄱ, ㅅ, ㅎ, ㅁ, ㄴ, ㅇ. They map to clear sounds that will feel familiar if you already type in English.
2. Learn the vowels (모음). Master ㅏ, ㅓ, ㅗ, ㅜ, ㅡ, ㅣ, and mix them with consonants inside the virtual keyboard so you can hear the difference immediately.
3. Build syllable blocks. Hangul stacks letters into blocks using Consonant + Vowel + optional final consonant (받침). Examples: 안녕 (hello), 사랑 (love), 한국 (Korea). Each block equals one spoken syllable.
4. Start writing simple words. Type 나 (I/me), 물 (water), 집 (house), 학교 (school) right inside the Korean keyboard to build instant muscle memory.
With 20-30 minutes of steady practice, most learners can read and write basic Korean words. Switch between Hangul and English layouts when you need to jot down pronunciation tips or grammar notes.

Why Do Koreans Use '우리' So Much?

우리 (uri) literally means our, yet Koreans use it where English speakers usually say my: 우리 집 (my house), 우리 엄마 (my mom), 우리 회사 (my company).
It reflects a cultural preference for community, belonging, and shared identity, so saying 우리 sounds warm and inclusive rather than possessive.

How Easy Is Korean Writing?

Hangul is phonetic, rules are consistent, the alphabet is small, syllables are predictable, and there are no complicated characters bogging you down.
Most beginners can read Hangul within a day or two and write their first words within a week, especially if they keep AnyKeyboard's Korean layout open while practicing.

Is It Kaja or Gaja?

The correct spelling is 가자 (gaja), meaning let's go. The consonant ㄱ sometimes sounds like a K, which is why kaja appears online, but standard romanization prefers gaja.

Is 'Shibal' a Cuss Word?

Yes. 시발 (shibal) is one of the strongest Korean curse words, equivalent to saying the f-word. Use it only if you truly understand the tone and situation.

What Is WTF in Korean Slang?

There isn't a perfect match, but 뭐야?, 뭐라고?, 뭐하는 거야?, 헐, and 개 뭐야 cover the spectrum from mild confusion to strong what-the-heck reactions. 헐 is the fastest texting equivalent.

Why Do Koreans Use ~~ in Text?

Adding ~~ softens the tone: 안녕~~ feels playful, 좋아요~~ sounds friendly, and the wavy marks keep chats casual.

Which Is Harder, Japanese or Korean?

For English speakers, Japanese is usually harder because it mixes three writing systems and thousands of kanji, while Korean relies on Hangul. You'll reach literacy faster in Korean, especially with tools like the browser-based Korean keyboard.

What Is the #1 Easiest Language to Learn?

Linguistic studies often rank Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, Dutch, and Portuguese as the easiest for English speakers. You can even experiment with the Spanish keyboard to compare sounds while you study Korean.

Why Is 18 a Bad Word in Korean?

The number 18 (십팔) is pronounced ship-pal, which sounds almost identical to 시발 (shibal), so people sometimes type 18 online as a censored version of the curse.

What Is a Saekki?

새끼 (saekki) literally means offspring, but slang stretches it to jerk, bastard, or worse. It can be playful among close friends or deeply offensive depending on tone.

What Is the F-Word in Korean?

시발 (shibal) is the closest equivalent. Other strong slang includes 좆같아 (this sucks) and 꺼져 (go away/f-off), so keep them reserved unless you're sure they fit.
Learning how to write Korean is one of the easiest and most satisfying early wins in your language journey. Hangul stays logical, beautifully designed, and rewarding as you layer in slang, texting habits like ~~ and cultural expressions such as 우리.
Ready to practice? Open the Korean layout on AnyKeyboard.io, type your first words, and keep experimenting until Hangul feels as natural as English.