Korean Wongoji Paper: uses, sizes and printing tips
Wongoji (원고지) is Korean manuscript paper: horizontal rows of squares, one Hangul syllable per square, with spacer rows between lines. Learners of Korean use it to practice syllable blocks, spacing and essay writing for TOPIK.
How to print it
- Choose the paper size (US Letter, A4, Legal, A5 or Half Letter) and portrait or landscape — the page updates as you change settings.
- Choose the style of practice squares (tianzige, mizige, plain, genkō yōshi or wongoji) and the square size.
- Add a title or a name/date header if you want, or keep the page plain.
- Click Print / Save as PDF. In the print dialog choose “Actual size” (100%) and turn off “Headers and footers”.
Tips
- Punctuation marks take their own square.
- Write each character centered in its square, using the dashed guides to balance the strokes.
- Start with 15–20 mm squares while learning stroke order and shrink to 8–10 mm for everyday writing.
FAQ
How do I write on wongoji?
Left to right, one syllable block per square; a space between words takes one empty square, and the first line of a paragraph starts with one empty square.
Is it used in Korean exams?
The TOPIK writing section uses a similar grid, so practicing on wongoji helps with spacing rules.
Can I use this for Japanese, Chinese and Korean?
Yes. The grids are writing-system neutral — choose the style your teacher uses.
Is it free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up and no download. Change the settings, print it or save it as a PDF, and bookmark the address — your settings are stored in the link.
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