Meaning

Primary

Atoll

Alternative

Circular Coral Reef

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A reef in the shape of a loop is an atoll. If you don't know what that is, it's a circular coral reef.

Reading

かんしょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

その時、日本のマグロ漁船「第五福竜丸」がたまたまビキニ環礁を航行しており、乗組員が被ばくしてしまった。

The Japanese tuna boat "S.S. Lucky Dragon 5" accidentally sailed around Bikini Atoll and the crew was exposed to radiation.

Kanji Composition