Shirabe
捨て石
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) ornamental garden stone (placed to give a natural appearance);garden rock
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) go (game) sacrifice stones
See also: 捨て駒 (すてごま), 捨てる (すてる)
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) sacrifice (of oneself, one's career, etc.)
usu. as 〜に/となる
4
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)