also: いしむろ
stone hut; rock chamber
A small structure or room made of stone, often used for storage, shelter, or as a simple dwelling. The reading いしむろ is rare and limited to this sense.
An old stone hut remains in the mountains.
stone burial chamber; tomb
Only with reading せきしつ
Specifically a stone-built tomb or burial chamber, often associated with ancient burial mounds (古墳). Only read as せきしつ.
Grave goods were excavated from the stone burial chamber of the ancient tomb.
A stone burial chamber was discovered inside the ancient burial mound.
They built a stone hut on the mountainside and lived there.
Grave goods had been placed inside the stone chamber.