noun

  1. stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers). Abbreviation. Esp. 重石.
  2. weight (as used in balances).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
重し おもし
重石 おもし

Contained Kanji Breakdown

heavy, important, esteem
ジュウ おも.い かさ.ねる (3rd, N4)
thousand
セン ち かず (1st, N5)
ri, village, parent's home
さと リ さ (2nd)
rice field, rice paddy
た デン たん (1st, N4)
soil, earth, ground
ド つち は (1st, N5)