Kanji 朴: crude, simple, plain, docile
Key takeaways
Kanji 朴: crude, simple, plain, docile. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 朴
crude, simple, plain, docile
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
It represents a tree (木) that has just been cut, with only a simple mark (卜) for divination or identification. This image of unworked, raw wood leads to the meanings of 'simplicity' and 'purity.'
