Japanese dictionary
How to say "rock" in Japanese
岩いわ · iwa
A large "rock" in Japanese is 岩 (iwa), and a small stone is 石 (ishi). Rock music is ロック (rokku).
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Ways to say "rock" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 岩いわ · iwa | Rock (large). |
| 石いし · ishi | Stone; small rock. |
| ロックろっく · rokku | Rock (music). |
How to use it
A rock garden is 石庭 (sekitei).
"On the rocks" for drinks is ロック: ウイスキーをロックで.
Example sentences
- 大きな岩の上に座りました。Ōkina iwa no ue ni suwarimashita.I sat on a big rock.
- 子どもが川で石を拾っています。Kodomo ga kawa de ishi o hirotte imasu.The kids are picking up stones in the river.
- ロックが好きです。Rokku ga suki desu.I like rock music.
- 京都で石庭を見ました。Kyōto de sekitei o mimashita.I saw a rock garden in Kyoto.
- ウイスキーをロックでお願いします。Uisukī o rokku de onegai shimasu.Whiskey on the rocks, please.
- 道に大きな石が落ちています。Michi ni ōkina ishi ga ochite imasu.There's a big rock on the road.
Questions
What is the difference between 岩 and 石?
岩 (iwa) is a large rock or boulder. 石 (ishi) is a stone or small rock.
How do you order a drink on the rocks in Japanese?
Say ロックで (rokku de): ウイスキーをロックでお願いします.
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