JLPT N4 Elementary
石
A stone, small rock, gemstone, or game piece used in Go.
Readings
1 Noun
Stone" / "Rock
Refers to hard mineral matter found in nature, typically of a size that can be carried or moved by hand.
Example
公園 で 面白い 形 の 石 を 拾った 。
I picked up an interesting-shaped stone at the park.
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2 Noun
Gem" / "Precious Stone
Indicates a precious or semi-precious jewel, particularly when discussing the specific gem set into a piece of jewelry.
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3 Noun
Go Stone
Represents the circular black and white tokens used to play the strategic board game Go.
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