stone paving; cobblestone pavement; flagstone
Refers to a surface paved with stones, such as a street, path, or courtyard. Common in descriptions of old European or Japanese townscapes.
Stone-paved streets remain in the old townscape.
The rain-wet cobblestones were shining beautifully.
Poetic or literary term for stone steps; often used in classical or evocative descriptions. Cross-referenced with 石段.
See also: 石段
I climbed the stone steps leading to the shrine one by one.
check pattern; checkerboard pattern
Refers to a check or checkerboard pattern, often used in textiles or design. Cross-referenced with 市松 (ichimatsu).
See also: 市松
This kimono features a distinctive check pattern.
pavé (rectangular dessert)
Only when written 石畳
Culinary term for a rectangular dessert, typically made from chocolate or layered sponge cake. Restricted to the kanji form 石畳.
I ordered a chocolate pavé for dessert.
Rarely used kanji form.