Japanese symbol for “flint”
石
いし
Romaji: ishi
stone; rock; pebble
In Japanese, flint is 石, read いし (ishi).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n stone; rock; pebble
- n jewel; precious stone
- n flint (in a lighter)
- n (round) game piece; stone (in go, etc.); disc (in Othello)
- n stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus (med)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “flint”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| フリント | フリント furinto | flint |
| 火打石 | ひうちいし hiuchiishi | flint; firestone |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 石油 | せきゆ sekiyu | oil; petroleum |
| 宝石 | ほうせき houseki | gem; jewel; precious stone |
| 化石 | かせき kaseki | fossil |
| 石鹸 | せっけん sekken | soap |
| 石炭 | せきたん sekitan | coal |
| 磁石 | じしゃく jishaku | magnet |
See also: Chinese symbol for “flint”.
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