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52 孤島 Solitary Island

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Meaning

Primary

Solitary Island

Word Type

noun

Explanation

An orphan island is one that's all alone, without any other island friends or family. That's what makes it a solitary island.

Reading

ことう

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You didn't learn this reading for 島 yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

There are a few solitary islands off the coast of Japan that are actually considered to be a part of Tokyo (とう). Usually people think Tokyo is just the big city on the mainland, but it includes these little, lonely islands too!

Context

Context Sentences

今は孤島を舞台とした小説を書いています。

I’m writing a novel set on a solitary island.

Kanji Composition

  • 孤
    • こ
    • Orphan
  • 島
    • しま
    • Island
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