素朴

Word
素朴
Reading
そぼく
Level
N1
Part of speech
adjective
Meaning
simple, artless, naive
Example

彼の素朴な人柄は誰からも好かれている。 His simple and honest personality is liked by everyone.

Confused with

単純 (simple, uncomplicated) - 単純 refers to something uncomplicated or simple in structure, while 素朴 refers to simplicity in character, nature, or lifestyle.

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