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simple, artless, unsophisticated, honest and plain-spoken
Describes a person who is simple, straightforward, and unpretentious in manner and speech. Often implies rustic honesty without guile or sophistication - a positive quality suggesting genuineness.
朴訥な人柄
an artless, simple personality
Adjective type: Na-adjective. Uses な before nouns: 朴訥な性格.
Alternate readings: Can also be read as ぼくねつ.
Nuance: 朴訥 has positive connotations - it describes honest simplicity rather than stupidity. It suggests someone who is genuine and unpretentious, often associated with rural or working-class people.