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crude, simple

JLPT N1 6 strokes
Kun'yomi
ほう・ほお・えのき
On'yomi
ボク

朴 means "crude, simple". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 6 strokes. It is read ほう・ほお・えのき in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ボク in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 朴 mean?
朴 means "crude, simple". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 朴 have?
朴 is written in 6 strokes.
How is 朴 read?
It is read ほう・ほお・えのき in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ボク in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 朴?
朴 is a JLPT N1 kanji.