🌏 Region(s): Ryukyu (Miyako)
かいｽ【軽石】 : kaiɿ · kais | define meaning
kaiɿ · kais
Pronunciation: [kaiɿ ~ kais̩]
Definition
Noun
- (Stone) Pumice
Etymology
Cognate to standard Japanese かるいし【軽石】 karuishi "pumice (stone)".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 軽石 |
| Kana | かいｽ |
| Alternative Miyako spelling | かいす |
| Romanization | kaiɿ kais |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [kaiɿ ~ kais̩] |
意味：かるいし【軽石】
Categories:
軽石
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2016, December 17). かいｽ【軽石】 : kaiɿ · kais | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 6, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/3729/kaiɿ-kais/.