noun
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.
古い町並みには石畳の道が残っている。
Stone-paved streets remain in the old townscape.
雨に濡れた
The rain-wet cobblestones were shining beautifully.
noun
Poetic or literary term for stone steps; often used in classical or evocative descriptions. Cross-referenced with 石段.
See also: 石段
神社へ続く石畳を一歩ずつ登った。
I climbed the stone steps leading to the shrine one by one.
noun
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
この着物は石畳の模様が特徴的だ。
This kimono features a distinctive check pattern.
noun
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.
デザートにチョコレートの石畳を注文した。
I ordered a chocolate pavé for dessert.