han
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Meaning · English
Sorrowful resentment, as a part of the Korean cultural identity.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “han” mean?
Sorrowful resentment, as a part of the Korean cultural identity.
Is “han” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.