朴: the kanji for simple; plain
朴 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means simple; plain. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
朴 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
朴 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ボク (boku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 素朴そぼく · soboku | simple; naive |
| 純朴じゅんぼく · junboku | simple and honest |
| 質朴しつぼく · shitsuboku | simple; unaffected |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 素朴な疑問を先生に聞いた。Soboku na gimon o sensei ni kiita.I asked my teacher a simple question.
- 村の人たちは純朴で親切だ。Mura no hitotachi wa junboku de shinsetsu da.The villagers are simple, honest, and kind.
- 素朴な味の料理が好きだ。Soboku na aji no ryōri ga suki da.I like dishes with simple flavors.
- 素朴な木のおもちゃで遊んだ。Soboku na ki no omocha de asonda.I played with simple wooden toys.
- 純朴な青年が主人公の映画だ。Junboku na seinen ga shujinkō no eiga da.It's a film whose hero is a simple, honest young man.
Questions about 朴
How many strokes does 朴 have?
朴 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 朴?
The on readings are boku (ボク). 朴 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 朴?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 朴
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.