石 — Stone
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Visually Similar Lookalike Kanji
Learners often mix up 石 (Stone) with these lookalike characters. Tap a tile to see how their visual mnemonics differ:
5-Second Distinction Rule (右 (Right) vs 左 (Left) vs 石 (Stone)): 右 (mouth 口 at bottom = you eat with your Right hand) • 左 (work/craft エ at bottom = Left hand holds the ruler) • 石 (cliff + rock mouth = Stone).
Common Japanese Words with 石 (Stone)
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Stone (石) expressed as a noun.
Frequently Asked Questions About 石 (Stone)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 石 (Stone)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 石 ("Stone", read as せき) is: Seven kiwis (せき) is an i-nvincible shield (いし) for the sacred stone. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 石 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 石 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 石 means "Stone". Its primary reading is せき (On'yomi: せき; Kun'yomi: いし). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 石?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 石 include: 石 (いし - stone).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 石 (Stone) faster?
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Traditional rote stroke repetition fades quickly. Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics turn 石 (Stone) and its shared visual radical family into memorable characters and objects, paired with smart Spaced Repetition (SRS) and native audio so the memory sticks permanently.