simple and honest; unsophisticated
Describes a person or character that is plain, unpretentious, and sincere, without worldly cunning. Often used positively for rustic honesty.
He has a simple and honest personality, and is liked by everyone.
I long for the simple, unsophisticated life in the countryside.
Standard kanji form.
Rarely used kanji form; 樸 is a variant of 朴.
Compound of 質 (substance, quality) and 朴 (simple, plain). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys plainness of character.