JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
石 — stone
- Reading
- セキ・シャク・コク・いし
- Meaning
- stone
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
石 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is セキ・シャク・コク・いし and it means stone. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
石 appears in everyday japanese words such as 石 (stone), 化石 (fossil) and 岩石 (rock).
Japanese words containing 石
Frequently asked questions
What does 石 mean in Japanese?
石 means stone in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 石 read?
石 is read セキ・シャク・コク・いし. Reading it inside real words — 石 and 化石 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 石 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 石 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 石 in a word?
A common word containing 石 is 石 (いし) — "stone". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 石 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 石 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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