krdict.py 1.1.4

A module that helps with querying the Korean Learner's Dictionary API.

A module that helps to query the API of the Korean Learner's Dictionary, provided by the National Institute of Korean Language.

Installation

To install the module via pip, run:

pip install krdict.py

To use this module, you'll need to generate an API key via krdict (requires login).

Usage

A minimal example query that assumes the KRDICT_KEY environment variable is set:

import os
import json
import krdict

krdict.set_key(os.getenv('KRDICT_KEY'))
response = krdict.search_words(query='나무', raise_api_errors=True)

print(json.dumps(response, indent=2, ensure_ascii=False))

Assuming an error does not occur, the output will be similar to:

{
  "data": {
    ...
    "results": [
      {
        "target_code": 32750,
        "word": "나무",
        "pronunciation": "나무",
        ...
        "definitions": [
          {
            "order": 1,
            "definition": "단단한 줄기에 가지와 잎이 달린, 여러 해 동안 자라는 식물."
          },
          ...
        ]
      },
      ...
    ]
  },
  "request_params": {
    "q": "나무",
    "key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
  }
}

For more information, please check the documentation.