Meanings
Readings
Common Words
as one would expect; naturally; indeed
still; all the same; after all
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
Usu. as ใใซ
still; all the same; after all
As ใใใใฎ...ใ
even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
stone; rock; pebble
jewel; precious stone
flint (in a lighter)
Go (game)
stone
Medicine
stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
gem; jewel; precious stone
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres
measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
pebble; small stone
Counter
counter for jewels in a watch
Counter
counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
stone paving; cobble paving; sett; flagstone
Poetical term
stone steps
check (pattern)
็ณ็ณ only; Food, cooking
pavรฉ (rectangular dessert, usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
(made of) stone; stone-built
Memory Mnemonics
Keywords
The core concepts or meanings associated with this specific kanji.
Constituents
The visual building blocks used to craft this character's story.
Mnemonic Stories
The talking head under the cliff demands a sacrifice; its giant mouth opens, revealing teeth made of pure stone.
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