Meaning of 石(こく) in Japanese

石, 斛
Kana Reading
こく
Romaji
koku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    measure of volume (approx. 180.39 liters, 6.37 cub. ft.)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)

Related Kanji

石 JLPT 3

5 strokes

stone

On'Yomi: セキ, シャク, コク

Kun'Yomi: いし

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斛

11 strokes

measure, 10, unit of volume, about 180 liters

On'Yomi: コク

Kun'Yomi: と

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