also: じねんせき
fieldstone; natural stone
Refers to stone in its natural, unprocessed state, as opposed to artificial stone (人造石). Often used in landscaping, construction, or decorative contexts.
See also: 人造石
I laid natural stones in the garden to make a path.
This wall is built by stacking natural stones.
Standard kanji form; the reading しぜんせき is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common and may be encountered in older or specialized contexts.
Compound of 自然 (natural) and 石 (stone). The reading しぜんせき is the standard on'yomi combination; じねんせき uses an older reading for 自然.