Meaning

Primary

Island

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

しま
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 島の中心

    center of the island

    島の人

    islander

    島の人々

    islanders

Context Sentences

島には美しい青空が広がっている。

A beautiful blue sky is spreading over the island.

キャシーは、この島で一番の美人です。

Cathy is the most beautiful person on this island.

この島で一週間生活をしてもらいます。

I’m going to have you live on this island for a week.

Kanji Composition