石
いし
stone; rock; pebble; jewel
JLPT N4 Common word
Meanings
Noun
stone; rock; pebble- jewel; precious stone
- flint (in a lighter)
- stone
- stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
All 9 meanings
- koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres
- measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
Counter
counter for jewels in a watch- counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
Example sentences
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Constant dripping wears away a stone.
石は浮かない。
A stone does not float.
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Patience wins out in the end.
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Don't throw a stone at a cat.
石は無機物である。
A stone is dead matter.
More examples (10)
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Don't throw stones at the dog.
石は浮かびません。
A stone does not float.
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He threw a stone into the pond.
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It's a very rocky soil, isn't it?
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A rolling stone gathers no moss.
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The boy throws a stone.
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She tripped on the stone.
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Don't throw stones.
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A stone hit him on the head.
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The stone started ripples in the pond.