Japanese

しま
Meaning: island
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

島

Example sentences

During the summer vacation, I went to a small island with my family.
その島には、野生の馬の群が生息している。
A herd of wild horses lives on that island.
この島での生活は何かと不自由が多い。
Life on this island has many inconveniences.
この島には、天然の良港がある。
This island has a natural good harbor.
その島は自然の資源に富んでいる。
The island is rich in natural resources.
この島には多様な種族が共存している。
On this island, diverse races coexist.
その島は美しい南国の楽園だ。
The island is a beautiful tropical paradise.
この島は複雑な地形をしている。
This island has a complex terrain.
海賊たちは島に隠されたお宝を探し回った。
The pirates searched all over the island for the hidden treasure.
この鳥はこの島にのみ生息している。
This bird inhabits only this island.

Usage Notes

A piece of land surrounded by water. It can also figuratively refer to one's territory.

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