石
いし · ishi
Stone
- jewel, precious stone
- flint (in a lighter)
- koku
falls on the next particle · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
歯石は専用の機械で取り除きます。
しせきはせんようのきかいでとりのぞきます。
Tartar is removed with a special machine.
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石鹸で体を洗います。
せっけんでからだをあらいます。
I wash my body with soap.
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石鹸を使ってから、お風呂に入ります。
せっけんをつかってから、おふろにはいります。
After using soap, I'll get into the bath.
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この彫刻は、大理石で作られている。
このちょうこくは、だいりせきでつくられている。
This sculpture is made of marble.
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What does 石 mean?
Stone. It can also mean: jewel, precious stone; flint (in a lighter); koku.
How do you pronounce 石?
いし (ishi). Pitch accent: odaka — falls on the next particle. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 石?
JLPT N4 — upper beginner. See the JLPT N4 guide.
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