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[しま()]
shima
noun

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shima
[しま()]
shima

English Meaning(s) for 島

noun
  1. island
  2. one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf

Definition and Synonyms for 島

Island a zone or area resembling an island
Synonyms: しま,
Island a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
Synonyms: しま, アイランド,

Meanings for each kanji in 島

» island

Categories 島 is a member of

Zone a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
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Dry Land the solid part of the earth's surface
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Sample Sentences for 島

The island lies a mile off the coast.
Seen from the sky, the island was very beautiful.
And in the Indian Ocean, some islands of the Maldives will disappear completely beneath the water.
The island has a mild climate.
Whenever I visited the island, I was impressed with the beauty of nature.

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