Translation and Meaning of: 石 - ishi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 石 (ishi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ishi
Kana: いし
Type: Noun
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Translation / Meaning: stone
Meaning in English: stone
Definition: The main mineral substance of the earth's crust, an inorganic solid, hard and naturally occurring crystalline substance.
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Explanation and Etymology - (石) ishi
The Japanese word 「石」 (ishi) is a common term that refers to stone or rock. Its etymology traces back to ancient records of the Japanese language, where connections with Chinese characters had a strong influence. The kanji 「石」 is one of many imported from Chinese, whose pronunciation has also remained similar over time. The word is composed of a single kanji, which is considered one of the most basic and is present in many proper names and locations in Japan.
The usage of 「石」 (ishi) is broad and versatile in Japan, encompassing both literal and figurative contexts. In the literal sense, it refers to any small piece of rock or mineral found in nature. However, 「石」 is also used metaphorically in various expressions and word compositions, such as in 「石炭」 (sekitan) which means coal, or 「化石」 (kaseki), which means fossil. Furthermore, the word plays an important role in Japanese culture, being associated with zen gardens, where stones are essential components for creating harmony and balance.
Historically, the word 「石」 has been central not only in linguistic terms but also in cultural and social ones. Stones and rocks have played important roles in spiritual practices and in physical structures such as castles and temples. Many religious ceremonies include stones as symbols of durability and eternity. Furthermore, Japan, with its mountainous landscape, has naturally placed special value on rocks and stones since ancient times, a value that is still reflected today in many aspects of everyday Japanese life and language. With a wealth of meanings and uses, 「石」 (ishi) remains a fundamental component not only in the Japanese language but also in Japan's cultural identity.
Synonyms and similar words
- 岩 (iwa) - rock
- 砂利 (jari) - pebbles, gravel
- 石ころ (ishikoro) - small stone, pebble
- 石材 (sekizai) - stone material, building stones
- 石灰 (sekai) - calcium oxide
- 石炭 (sekitan) - mineral coal
- 石器 (seki) - stone tool, stone utensils
- 石像 (sekizō) - stone sculpture
- 石膏 (sekikō) - gypsum, gypsum cement
- 石英 (sekiin) - quartz
- 石鹸 (sekken) - soap
- 石油 (sekiyu) - oil
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: いし ishi
How to Write in Japanese - (石) ishi
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (石) ishi:
Example Sentences - (石) ishi
Below are some example sentences:
Sasuga ni subarashii desu ne
As expected
It is wonderful.
- 流石に (sasuga ni) - Expression that means "as expected" or "indeed"
- 素晴らしい (subarashii) - adjective meaning "wonderful" or "excellent"
- です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or respectful form of speech
- ね (ne) - final particle indicating a rhetorical question or a search for confirmation
korogaru ishi ni koke musazu
A rolling stone gathers in the moss.
Doesn't move in Rolling Stones
- 転がる - bearing
- 石 - stone
- に - particle indicating target or direction
- 苔むさず - sem musgo
Ishi o motte kite kudasai
Please bring a stone.
Please bring the stone.
- 石 (ishi) - stone
- を (wo) - object particle
- 持ってきて (motte kite) - bring (literally, "to hold and come")
- ください (kudasai) - please (a polite way to ask for something)
Ishitan wa karyoku hatsudensho de tsukawareru juuyou na enerugii gen desu
Coal is an important source of energy used in thermal power plants.
Coal is an important source of energy used in thermal power plants.
- 石炭 (sekitan) - coal
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 火力発電所 (karyoku hatsudensho) - power plant
- で (de) - location particle
- 使われる (tsukawareru) - to be used
- 重要な (juuyouna) - important
- エネルギー源 (enerugii gen) - energy source
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Shinju wa utsukushii houseki desu
Pearls are beautiful jewels.
Pearls are beautiful jewelry.
- 真珠 (しんじゅ) - Pearl
- は - topic particle
- 美しい (うつくしい) - beautiful, beautiful
- 宝石 (ほうせき) - gemstone
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
Mori no wa shizen no hōseki desu
Forests are nature's jewels.
The forest is a natural gem.
- 森林 (shinrin) - forest
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 自然 (shizen) - nature
- の (no) - possessive particle
- 宝石 (hōseki) - jewel
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
Hōseki wa utsukushii desu
The jewelry is beautiful.
The jewelry is beautiful.
- 宝石 (hōseki) - It means "precious stone" or "jewel".
- は (wa) - topic particle, indicates that the subject of the sentence is "gemstone"
- 美しい (utsukushii) - adjective meaning "beautiful" or "beautiful"
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in a polite/formal form
Kanojo wa umi ni ishi o shizumeta
She sank a stone into the sea.
She sank the stone into the sea.
- 彼女 (kanojo) - Ela
- は (wa) - Topic particle
- 海 (umi) - Sea
- に (ni) - target particle
- 石 (ishi) - Pedra
- を (wo) - Direct Object Particle
- 沈めた (shizumeta) - Afundou
Gyoku wa utsukushii houseki desu
The ball is a beautiful gem.
- 玉 - means "precious stone" or "sphere" in Japanese
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful" or "beautiful" in Japanese
- 宝石 - means "precious stone" or "jewel" in Japanese
- です - verb "to be" in Japanese, indicating a statement or declaration
Sekiyu wa enerugī gen to shite jūyō desu
Oil is important as a source of energy.
- 石油 (sekiyu) - oil
- は (wa) - topic particle
- エネルギー (enerugii) - energia
- 源 (gen) - source
- として (toshite) - as
- 重要 (juuyou) - important
- です (desu) - verb ser/estar in the present
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