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“stone” in Japanese

石いし
Illustration of "stone" in a Japanese cultural setting
A traveler stands on a pebbled beach, picking up a smooth gray stone from the shoreline as waves gently wash over the other rocks.

Usage note

石 refers to any kind of stone, from small pebbles to large rocks, and is commonly encountered in natural settings during travel or walks.

Examples

  • この石はきれいです。

    This stone is pretty.

  • あの石で城を作りました。

    We built a castle with those stones.

  • 石の上に座りました。

    I sat on a stone.

Quick check

What does "石" mean?

  • A. stone
  • B. nose
  • C. older brother
  • D. sky

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