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隕石

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

んせき
Noun
Freq #14576
1

meteorite

Examples
隕石が燃えて、流星となる。
A burning meteoroid produces a meteor.

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes

Meanings

fall

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イン
エン
ウン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おち.る
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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