Which TOPIK levels are supported?

All six levels — TOPIK I (Levels 1-2) and TOPIK II (Levels 3-6). Cards cover vocabulary, grammar, idioms, and writing templates.

How is this different from Anki or Memrise?

Community Anki decks are inconsistent. Our cards are built from actual test content, organized by function, and use active recall where you type answers instead of self-grading.

When should I start using this?

Ideally 3-6 months before your test. TOPIK has a huge vocabulary range — early spaced repetition means more words locked in by test day.

How much time do I need per day?

Most users spend 15-20 minutes daily. Short, focused sessions beat marathon cramming.

Is there a mobile app?

No download needed. Visit cueprep.com on your phone and add to home screen for an app-like experience. Works offline after first load.

How many TOPIK II vocabulary words are there?

This list contains 3,900+ words organized by topic, covering Levels 3-6 of the TOPIK II exam.

What's the best way to memorize TOPIK vocabulary?

Research shows spaced repetition is the most efficient method — reviewing words at increasing intervals locks them into long-term memory. Cueprep automates this scheduling for you.

Are these the official TOPIK vocabulary words?

These words are curated from published TOPIK test materials and Korean language education resources, organized by real exam topics and frequency.

Can I study these words with flashcards?

Yes — sign up for Cueprep to study all 3,900+ words using spaced repetition flashcards with active recall. You type answers instead of just reading them.

How long does it take to learn all TOPIK II vocabulary?

With 15-20 minutes of daily spaced repetition practice, most learners can work through the full vocabulary in 3-6 months, depending on their starting level.

TOPIK II Vocabulary List

3,871 Korean words organized by topic. Tap any row to reveal the meaning.

Foundational (Level 3)

697 words

Sino-Korean Roots (Hanja)

197 words

Verbs

463 words

Adjectives

439 words

Adverbs

218 words

Topical Vocabulary

1057 words

Nouns

270 words

Advanced

231 words

Collocations

118 words

Onomatopoeia & Mimetic

124 words

Easily Confused Pairs

57 words

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TOPIK II Vocabulary List

Foundational (Level 3)

Food, Cooking & Dining

Transportation & Directions

Shopping & Consumer Life

Travel & Accommodation

Weather, Family & School Life

Body Parts & Clothing (Level 3 Foundational Nouns)

Household Items & Office/School Supplies (Level 3 Foundational Nouns)

Basic Adjectives A – Physical Properties & Dimensions

Basic Adjectives B – State, Condition & Quality

Counters & Number Expressions A (단위명사 – Native Korean Number Contexts)

Counters & Number Expressions B (단위명사 – Sino-Korean Number Contexts)

Sino-Korean Roots (Hanja)

High-Yield Sino-Korean Roots – Size, Degree & Negation

Sino-Korean Roots – Action & Movement

Sino-Korean Roots – State & Quality

Sino-Korean Roots – Time & Number

Sino-Korean Roots – Person & Role

Sino-Korean Roots – Place & Structure

Sino-Korean Roots — Part 2 (Process & Change)

Sino-Korean Roots — Part 3 (Knowledge, Society & Evaluation)

Sino-Korean Compound Nouns A (한자어 복합명사 – 심리·사회·관계)

Sino-Korean Compound Nouns B (한자어 복합명사 – 사회·제도·학술)

Verbs

Physical Action Verbs (Movement, Cooking, Cleaning, Sports)

Social Interaction Verbs (Greeting, Inviting, Apologizing, Refusing, etc.)

Cognitive Verbs (Thinking, Judging, Knowing, Deciding)

Perceptual Verbs (Seeing, Hearing, Feeling, Sensing)

Communication Action Verbs

Change-of-State Verbs

Daily Routine Verbs

Emotional Verbs & Expressions

High-Frequency Abstract Verbs

Change, Increase & Decrease Verbs

Adjectives

Appearance, Size & Shape Adjectives

Sensory Adjectives: Texture, Taste & Physical Quality

Personality Trait & Character Adjectives

Evaluative & Judgmental Adjectives

Emotional Adjectives

Abstract Adjectives A – Temporal, Relational & Structural

Abstract Adjectives B – Situational, Urgency & Possibility

Adverbs

Key Adverbs

Manner Adverbs A (동작·태도 부사 — 조심·정성·속도)

Manner Adverbs B (동작·태도 부사 — 방식·모양·상태)

Manner Adverbs C (동작·태도 부사 — 감정·결과·기타)

Degree Adverbs A (정도 부사 — 강조·비교·극단)

Degree Adverbs B (정도 부사 — 충분·과잉·한도)

Conjunctive Adverbs A (접속부사 — 원인·조건·양보)

Conjunctive Adverbs B (접속부사 — 추가·전환·대조·정리)

Conjunctive Adverbs C (접속부사 — 보충·강조·시간순서)

Frequency & Time Adverbs A (빈도·시간 부사 — 빈도·반복)

Frequency & Time Adverbs B (빈도·시간 부사 — 시점·순서·지속)

Frequency & Time Adverbs C (빈도·시간 부사 — 과거·미래·기한)

Topical Vocabulary

General Economy

Employment & Workplace

Finance & Banking

Social Issues

Environment

Cultural Life & Customs

Science & Technology

Education & Learning

Health & Medicine

Law, Politics & Government

Arts, Culture & Media

Nature & Geography

Daily Life, Housing & Consumption

Psychology & Human Behavior

Human Relationships & Communication

Key Native Korean Words— Levels 3-6

Key Loanwords— Levels 3-6

Academic & Formal Register Vocabulary

Occupations & Professions

Workplace Terminology

Emotion & Feeling Nouns (감정·기분 명사, Levels 3-4)

Medical & Hospital Vocabulary (병원·진료 명사, Levels 3-4)

Postal & Banking Service Terms (우체국·은행 서비스 명사, Levels 3-4)