島
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 島
1
Suffix; In place names
Island
Examples
ナポレオンはセントヘレナ島へ流された。
Napoleon was exiled to St. Helena.
2
Noun, used as a suffix; Common noun; Sometimes read しま
insula; island; islet
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
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