朴
ほう
hou
JLPT N16 strokesKanjiLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
朴 is the kanji for "Plain". A common reading is ほう (hou). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Plain
Also : Crude · Simple
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Readings
kunほう/ houkunほお/ hookunえのき/ enokionぼく/ boku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
木卜
Example Sentences
朴訥な彼の言葉に心が打たれた。
ぼくとつなかれのことばにこころがうたれた。
I was moved by his simple and honest words.
彼の朴直な性格が皆に好まれる。
かれのぼくちょくなせいかくがみなにこのまれる。
His straightforward character is liked by everyone.
Vocabulary using 朴
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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