Korean Word Lookup - Hover & Select Translate

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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• May 24, 2026
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  🇰🇷 Korean Word Lookup - Korean Translator (Hover + Selection)
  
  Korean Word Lookup is a Korean translator + Korean dictionary extension for Chrome.
  Hover Hangul (Korean) words for instant English meaning, or select a sentence to translate it in one shot.
  
  🌟 Key Features and Benefits:
  
  👆 Hover translate (Korean word lookup)
  - 🖱️ Hover over Korean words to see English translations.
  - ⚡ Choose Google Translate for speed or 📚 Korean Dictionary for detailed definitions.
  - 🔄 Smart Auto-Fallback: Automatically tries the other service if the selected one fails (e.g., if Dictionary has no result, it falls back to Google Translate).
  - 📝 Display English and (optional) Korean definitions in a clean tooltip.
  
  ✨ Selection translate (sentence translation)
  - 🟦 Select multiple words or Korean sentences to translate them at once.
  - ⌨️ Toggle selection translation in the popup or with `Alt+S`.
  - 🧠 Selection translation uses Google Translate for fluent sentence output.
  
  🎛️ User-friendly controls
  - 🔛 One-click toggle for enabling or disabling translation.
  - ⌨️ Keyboard shortcuts: `Alt+T` (toggle), `Alt+G` (Google Translate), `Alt+K` (Korean Dictionary), `Alt+S` (selection translate).
  - 🛠️ Manage Shortcuts: Easily customize keyboard shortcuts directly from the popup.
  - ⚙️ Customize hover delay, compact tooltip, and max definitions.
  
  👤 Personalization
  - 💾 Saves your preferred settings across sessions via Chrome sync storage.
  - 🔑 Optional KRDICT API key override in the popup.
  - 🔄 Auto-Fallback Toggle: Option to enable/disable automatic service switching.
  
  🛠️ Technical Features:
  - 🌐 Uses Google Translate and the National Institute of Korean Language (KRDICT) dictionary API.
  - 🛡️ Manifest V3 Compliant: Built with the latest Chrome Extension standards for enhanced security and performance.
  - ⚡ Lightweight content script with caching for faster responses.
  - 🌍 Works on any page you visit.
  
  ❓ FAQ:
  Q: How do I enable selection translation?
  A: Turn it on in the popup or press `Alt+S`.
  
  Q: Which services receive the text I look up?
  A: Hovered or selected text is sent to Google Translate or the Korean Dictionary API only to fetch translations/definitions.
  
  Q: Can I use my own Korean Dictionary API key?
  A: Yes. Paste your key in the popup to override the default.
  
  Q: Are settings saved between sessions?
  A: Yes, settings are stored with Chrome sync and automatically restored.
  
  🚀 Planned Future Updates:
  - 🏳️ Additional target languages.
  - 🤖 Better sentence context handling.
  - 🎨 UI refinements and theme options.
  
  📧 Contact:
  For suggestions, feedback, or issues, please contact: [email protected]

  Korean Word Lookup - Korean Translator for Learners
  
  Read Korean web pages without breaking your flow.
  
  Korean Word Lookup is a lightweight Chrome extension for Korean learners. Hover over Korean words to see quick English meanings, or select a full sentence to translate it in one shot.
  
  Best for:
  - Korean learners reading articles, posts, docs, and study pages
  - People who want quick English meaning without opening another tab
  - Daily reading practice on Chrome, Windows, Mac, and Chromebook
  
  Main features
  
  Hover word lookup
  - Hover over Korean words to see English translations
  - Choose Google Translate for speed or KRDICT Korean Dictionary for detailed definitions
  - Auto-Fallback can try the other source when one source has no result
  - Clean tooltip with optional Korean definitions
  
  Selection translation
  - Select Korean sentences or paragraphs to translate them instantly
  - Turn selection translation on in the popup or with a shortcut
  - Useful when word-by-word meaning is not enough
  
  Controls and shortcuts
  - One-click ON/OFF toggle
  - Windows/Linux/ChromeOS: Alt+T, Alt+G, Alt+K, Alt+S
  - Mac: Option+Shift+T, Option+Shift+G, Option+Shift+K, Option+Shift+S
  - Customize hover delay, compact tooltip, and definition count
  
  Privacy
  - Only the text you hover or select is sent to Google Translate or KRDICT to fetch translations or definitions
  - Settings are saved in Chrome storage
  - No raw hovered or selected text is sent to product analytics
  
  Feedback
  Questions, bugs, and suggestions: [email protected]

Permissions & access

Permissions

storage

Host access

https://translate.googleapis.com/*, https://krdict.korean.go.kr/*, https://www.google-analytics.com/*

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