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[しま(島)·ぐに(国)]
shimaguni
noun

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[とう(島)·ごく(国)]
tougoku
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English Meaning(s) for 島国

noun
  1. island country (sometimes used as a metaphor for Japan)
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Meanings for each kanji in 島国

» island
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Sample Sentences for 島国

Japan and Britain are island countries.
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Japan is an island country.
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Japan is an island country surrounded by the sea on all sides.
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Japan is an island country, and it consists of four main islands.
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Japan and Britain are island countries.
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