朴

朴 — crude, simple, plain

Learn the correct stroke order for 朴 (crude), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school6 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)ボクboku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ほうhou、ほおhoo、えのきenoki
Strokes6
Radical木
Frequency#1626
Meaningscrude, simple, plain, docile

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

素朴そぼくsimple; artless; naivena-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 朴 (crude) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 朴 is #1626, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

素朴そぼく — simple; artless; naive

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 朴 have?

The kanji 朴 (crude) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 朴?

朴 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 朴 mean?

朴 means: crude, simple, plain, docile. On'yomi readings: ボク. Kun'yomi readings: ほう, ほお, えのき.

What JLPT level is 朴?

朴 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.