JMdict: 1711390
捨て石 【すていし】
- [n] ornamental garden stone (placed to give a natural appearance); garden rock
- [n] sacrificed stone
- [n] sacrifice (of oneself, one's career, etc.)
- [n] stones used in a foundation; riprap
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
捨 | Discard, Throw Away, Abandon, Resign, Reject, Sacrifice | シャ | す.てる | 6 |
石 | Stone | セキ, シャク, コク | いし | 1 |