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Kanji for Simple
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “simple”: 素、朴. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
simple
Simple, pure and natural.
10 strokes On reading ソ、ス (so, su) Kun reading もと (moto) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: elementary, principle, naked, uncovered
Readings used for names on Nazuke: su, so, moto
In Japan it appears in about 287 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
Names written with 素: Anthony 杏素仁 · Sonia 素仁愛 · Sonja 素仁愛 · Sonya 素仁愛 · Isobel 藍素平琉 · Alfonzo 愛瑠帆素 · Blossom 武路素夢
simple
Simple and honest.
6 strokes On reading ボク (boku) Kun reading ほう、ほお、えのき (hou, hoo, enoki) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: crude, simple, plain, docile
Readings used for names on Nazuke: boku
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