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石
石 (readings: せき, しゃく, いし; Japanese kanji) means “stone”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 石ころ (pebble).
What does 石 mean?
| Kanji | 石 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | stone |
| Readings | せき, しゃく, いし |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 石
石 is read せき or しゃく or いし depending on the word.
Example words with 石
| Example | 石ころ (pebble) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14