JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
朴 — crude
- Reading
- ボク・ほう・ほお・えのき
- Meaning
- crude; simple; plain; docile
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
朴 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ボク・ほう・ほお・えのき and it means crude; simple; plain; docile. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
朴 appears in everyday japanese words such as 素朴 (simplicity).
Japanese words containing 朴
Frequently asked questions
What does 朴 mean in Japanese?
朴 means crude; simple; plain; docile in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 朴 read?
朴 is read ボク・ほう・ほお・えのき. Reading it inside real words — 素朴 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 朴 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 朴 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 朴 in a word?
A common word containing 朴 is 素朴 (そぼく) — "simplicity". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 朴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 朴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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