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岩石

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 岩石

んせき
Noun
Freq #19335
1

rock

Examples
岩石や鉱物はいろいろな面で私たちに有益である。
Rocks and minerals are useful for us in many ways.

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 787
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

boulder
rock
cliff

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いわ
5 strokes
Frequency: 342
JLPT N2
Grade 1

Meanings

stone

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セキ
シャク
コク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いし
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いさ
いす
いわ
せっく
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