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

  • 大きな島

    a large island

    小さな島

    a small island

    ふしぎな島

    a mysterious island

Context Sentences

この島のはま辺では、水着は着用できません。

You can’t wear swimsuits on this island's beaches.

わたしの家内は、この島で一番の美人です。

My wife is the most beautiful woman 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