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石

石 — stone

Learn the correct stroke order for 石 (stone), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 15 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)セキseki、シャクshaku、コクkoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)いしishi
Strokes5
Radical石
Frequency#342
Meaningsstone

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 5 — start from the green dot

Common Words

一石いっせきone game (of go)noun
化石かせきfossilnoun
岩石がんせきrocknoun
鉱石こうせきore; mineral; crystalnoun
砕石さいせきcrushed stone; macadamnoun
磁石じしゃくmagnetnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 石 (stone) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 石.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 石 is #342, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一石いっせき — one game (of go)
化石かせき — fossil
岩石がんせき — rock

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 石 have?

The kanji 石 (stone) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 石?

石 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 石 mean?

石 means: stone. On'yomi readings: セキ, シャク, コク. Kun'yomi readings: いし.

What JLPT level is 石?

石 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.