Japanese symbol for “stoning”
石打
いしうち
Romaji: ishiuchi
stoning
In Japanese, stoning is 石打, read いしうち (ishiuchi).
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 stoning
- n rock fight; stone-throwing fight
- n custom by which neighbours or friends threw rocks inside a couple's house on their wedding night
Written forms: 石打、石打ち. Readings: いしうち.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “stoning”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 石打ち刑 | いしうちけい ishiuchikei | stoning (punishment) |
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 |
| 打つ | うつ utsu | to hit; to strike; to knock |
| 打撃 | だげき dageki | blow; shock; strike |
See also: Chinese symbol for “stoning”.
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