English–Japanese

“island” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishima

Example

夏に島へ行きます。natsu ni shima e i ki ma su

I go to the island in summer.

Illustration for 島 (island)

How to say “island” in Japanese

“Island” in Japanese is 島 (shima).

Means a distinct area of land whose boundaries are formed by surrounding water, regardless of its size or type of water.

Full entry for 島: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 島

この島には大きな橋があります。ko no shima ni wa ō ki na hashi ga a ri ma su

There is a large bridge on this island.

Tips for using 島

  • When 島 (shima) appears in a compound place name, its pronunciation may change to jima, as in 宮島 (Miyajima).

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