paving stone; pavement
Refers to stones used for paving, or the paved surface itself. Common in contexts like garden paths, streets, and walkways.
I laid paving stones in the garden to make a path.
After the rain, the paving stones are slippery.
舗装 refers to paving in general (asphalt, concrete), while 敷石 specifically means stone paving or individual paving stones.
石畳 often implies a traditional cobblestone or flagstone pavement, while 敷石 is a broader term for any paving stone.
Standard kanji spelling; high frequency in news and common usage.
Alternate spelling with okurigana; less common but still seen.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used in modern Japanese.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used in modern Japanese.
Compound of 敷く (shiku, 'to spread, lay') and 石 (ishi, 'stone'). The literal meaning is 'laid stone'.