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小島

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 小島

じま
しょうとう
おじま
Noun
Freq #20729
1

small island; islet

Examples
我々の船はその小島に近づいた。
Our boat approached the small island.

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 114
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

little
small

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちい.さい
こ-
お-
さ-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いさら
こう
さざ
しゃお
ちいさ
10 strokes
Frequency: 245
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

island

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しま
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