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[れっ()·とう()]
rettou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 列島

noun
  1. archipelago; chain of islands

Definition and Synonyms for 列島

Archipelago a group of many islands in a large body of water
Synonyms: 列島, 群島, 諸島

Meanings for each kanji in 列島

» file; row; rank; tier; column
» island

Categories 列島 is a member of

Dry Land the solid part of the earth's surface
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Sample Sentences for 列島

A massive earthquake of magnitude 8.8 hit the Japanese islands today.
The Japanese archipelago is struck by a terrible heat wave.

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