Sign In

Dictionary

Support

Entry Details for 島

Single Word Search|Multi-Word Search?

Search by Japanese Word

字▼

Search by English Meaning

Romaji Hide
[しま(島)]
shima
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

shima
»
[しま(嶋)]
shima
»

English Meaning(s) for 島

noun
  1. island
  2. one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
Add to ▼

Definition and Synonyms for 島

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

Meanings for each kanji in 島

» island

Categories 島 is a member of

Zone a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
Show all words in category »
Dry Land the solid part of the earth's surface
Show all words in category »

Stroke Order Diagrams for 島

Kanji Details »Add to ▼

Sample Sentences for 島

The island showed black in the moonlight.
View Sentence Details »
The island is nearly a mile across.
View Sentence Details »
You can't live on that island.
View Sentence Details »
It has never snowed on the island.
View Sentence Details »
We saw a small island beyond.
View Sentence Details »
View All Sentences »

Comments for 島

If you have any questions about this entry, or would like to write a sample sentence using the vocabulary, please do so below. Your comment will appear in the forum for other users of the site to view and discuss.

Only registered users may post comments. You can register your free 楽しい Japanese account here.

This site uses the EDICT and KANJIDIC dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence.