捨て石 | Shirabe

捨て石すていし

捨て石すていし

Noun

English JMdict (multilingual)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) ornamental garden stone (placed to give a natural appearance);garden rock

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) go (game) sacrifice stones

See also: 捨て駒 (すてごま), 捨てる (すてる)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) sacrifice (of oneself, one's career, etc.)

usu. as 〜に/となる

noun (common) (futsuumeishi) stones used in a foundation;riprap

Other forms 捨石【すていし】 · 棄て石【すていし】 · 棄石【すていし】 (irregular okurigana usage)