Stone in Japanese
"stone" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
石
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3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "stone". The most common choice is shown first.
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stone
Reading: seki
5 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Shape of stone under cliff. Stone.
What it carries
Stone, rock, gem. Represents stone.
Related kanji for "stone"
琉Details →礎Details →
precious stone(also: gem, lapis lazuli)
ryuu · beautiful, nature
Combines 'jade' (王) with 'flow' (流), referring to flowing beautiful gems or Ryukyu. Carries the radiance of southern islands.
foundation stone(also: cornerstone)
so · nature
Composed of stone and Chu. Stone of Chu.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for stone?
The most common kanji for "stone" is 石, read as seki. It means stone. Related kanji: 琉 (precious stone), 礎 (foundation stone).
How many strokes does 石 have?
石 has 5 strokes.