隻
隻·counter for ships
- On-yomi
- セキ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 一隻 | いっせき | one ship |
| 隻腕 | せきわん | one-armed |
| 隻眼 | せきがん | one eye; a discerning eye |
| 三隻 | さんせき | three ships |
Example sentences
港に大きな船が三隻停まっている。
みなとにおおきなふねがさんせきとまっている。
Three big ships are moored in the harbour.
事故でタンカーが一隻沈んだ。
じこでタンカーがいっせきしずんだ。
One tanker sank in the accident.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 一隻 as いちせき — it is いっせき
Memory aid
Picture it
A bird 隹 held in a hand 又 below: a single bird — hence the counter for one large vessel.
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