The kanji 石 essentially means "stone" or "rock." It represents a solid, inorganic mineral substance, a fundamental building block of the earth. The character encompasses various types of stones, from small pebbles to large boulders, and signifies durability, stability, and natural materials.

・On-yomi (音読み): セキ (seki) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): いし (ishi)

⚫︎ 石 (いし) Translation: stone, rock ⚫︎ 宝石 (ほうせき) Translation: jewel, gem ⚫︎ 石油 (せきゆ) Translation: petroleum, oil (literally "stone oil")

The kanji 石 is a pictograph. It depicts a stone or a rock. The original form of the character shows a simplified drawing of a rock formation. The horizontal line at the bottom may represent the ground. Over time, the character evolved into its current form, but the core meaning of stone remains evident in the shape. The image of the stone suggests durability.