島
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 島
1
island
Examples
その王は島を治めた。
The king reigned over the island.
2
Word usually written using kana alone; Usu. written as シマ
one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
Kanji in this Word
島
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
嶋
14 strokes
Frequency: 1633
Grade 10
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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