Quick answer
石 is the kanji for "Rock / Stone / Pebble". A common reading is いし (ishi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Rock / Stone / Pebble
Also : Rock · Stone · Pebble
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 石 represents 'STONE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of stone.
On-reading: せき — remember this sound by associating it with stone. Kun-reading: いし.
Example Sentences
公園で面白い石を見つけました。
こうえんでおもしろいいしをみつけました。
I found an interesting stone at the park.
一石二鳥の方法を考えました。
いっせきにちょうのほうほうをかんがえました。
I thought of a method that kills two birds with one stone.
Vocabulary using 石
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