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Definition and Synonyms for 島
| 1. | 島 | 島に似た地帯または地域 |
| Island | a zone or area resembling an island | |
| Synonyms: | しま, 島 | |
| 2. | アイランド | 水によって囲まれる陸の塊（大陸よりも小さい） |
| Island | a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water | |
| Synonyms: | しま, アイランド, 島 |
Meanings for each kanji in 島
| 島 | island | Kanji Details » |
Categories 島 is a member of
| 1. | 地区 | はっきりとした特徴をがある制限された地理上の区域 |
| Zone | a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features | |
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| 2. | 土 | 地表の固体の部分 |
| Dry Land | the solid part of the earth's surface | |
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Sample Sentences for 島
一夏のアバンチュールを求めて南の島へ行きました。
I went to the South Pacific for a summer of romantic adventure.
数年前、ニュージーランド南島の日本的なお風呂を体験しました。
A few years ago, I tried a Japanese-style bath on New Zealand's South Island.
本土の姿が最もはっきりと見えるのは普通、島の住民なのである。
It is usually the islander who sees the mainland most clearly.
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