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The Japanese word for island is
島

しま - shima

Pronunciation

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(shima)

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Example Sentences

あの島はアメリカの領土です。That island is American territory.
あの島は熱帯性気候です。That island has a tropical climate.
あの島は飛行機から見ると、大変美しい。Seen from a plane, that island is very beautiful.
この島ではたいていのヘビは無害である。Most snakes on this island are harmless.
この島は19世紀にはフランス領であった。This island belonged to France in the 19th century.




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