N2
そぼく (soboku)
素朴
simple, naive, artless, rustic
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes something or someone that is natural, unsophisticated, innocent, or rustic. It often carries a positive connotation of purity or genuineness. (飾り気がなく、ありのままで、または純粋で、洗練されていない様子。ポジティブな意味合いで使われることが多い。「素朴な疑問」のように形容動詞として使う。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼の絵は素朴だが、温かみがある。
His paintings are simple, but warm.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "素朴"!
子供たちの_______な質問に、先生は丁寧に答えた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 子供の質問は、飾らない「素朴」なものが多いです。
English: Children's questions are often 'simple' and unadorned.
English: Children's questions are often 'simple' and unadorned.
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