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Stone


Meaning

Stone, Rock

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.


Reading

いし

Explanation

You pick up a stone. You throw it through a window. Huh. That was surprisingly easy. Do it again. Throw the stone again. It's so easy, just do it.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 川の石

    river stones

    一つの石

    one stone

    月の石

    moon rock

  • 石をおく

    to put down a stone

    石をつかう

    to use a stone

    石をなげる

    to throw stones

  • 石の下

    under a stone

    石のベンチ

    a stone bench

    石のかいだん

    stone stairs

Context Sentences

これは月の石です。

This is a moonstone.

川の石をコレクションしています。

I collect river rocks.

石が川に入ったら、宝石になったんだ!

The stone went into the river, and became a jewel!


Kanji Composition