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shima
noun

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[しま(島)]
shima
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[しま(嶋)]
shima
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English Meaning(s) for しま

noun
  1. island
  2. one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
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Definition and Synonyms for しま

Island a zone or area resembling an island
Synonyms: しま, 島
Island a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
Synonyms: しま, アイランド, 島

Categories しま is a member of

Zone a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
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Dry Land the solid part of the earth's surface
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Sample Sentences for しま

"Bye, see you tomorrow." "Oh, what's this? Leaving on the dot again?"
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