English–Japanese
“remote island” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiritō
Example
この離島には小さな病院があります。ko no ri tō ni wa chii sa na byō in ga a ri ma su
This remote island has a small hospital.
How to say “remote island” in Japanese
“Remote island” in Japanese is 離島 (ritō).
Describes an island viewed in relation to a mainland or main island, with the sea separating it from that center.
Example sentences with 離島
台風が近づくと、離島への船便が欠航することがあります。tai fū ga chika zu ku to ri tō e no sen bin ga kek kō su ru ko to ga a ri ma su
When a typhoon approaches, ferry service to a remote island may be canceled.
Tips for using 離島
- In Japanese geography and public services, 離島 (ritō) can refer to inhabited as well as uninhabited islands, so remote island does not imply that no one lives there.