Reading

Kana: こく
Romaji: koku
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Definitions

1

measure of volume (approx. 180.39 liters, 6.37 cub. ft.)

2

measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)

Kanji

Readings: セキ、 シャク、 コク、 いし
Meaning: stone
Readings: コク、 と
Meanings: measure, ten to, unit of volume, about 180 liters

Example Sentences

転石(てんせき)(こけ)むさず。
➥A rolling stone gathers no moss.
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(はし)石造(いしづく)りだ。
➥The bridge is made of stone.
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他山(たざん)(いし)とする。
➥The fault of another is a good teacher.
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(いし)()かない。
➥A stone does not float.
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転石(てんせき)(こけ)(しょう)ぜず。
➥A rolling stone gathers no moss.
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(いし)(うえ)にも3(ねん)
➥Patience wins out in the end.
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