Word details
島
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 島.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
島
island
10 strokesFrequency 245JLPT N2Grade 3
On
トウ
Kun
しま
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