Quick answer
石 is the kanji for "Stone". The most common reading is いし (ishi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Stone
Also : Rock · Pebble
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
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
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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