しま

shima

Translations

1. island
2. isle

Notes

The kanji '島' is commonly used in place names in Japan, such as '広島' (Hiroshima) and '沖縄' (Okinawa). It can also refer to any island, large or small, and is a fundamental part of Japanese geography and culture.

Tags

#geography #nature #travel

Examples

そのしまはとてもうつくしいです。

Sono shima wa totemo utsukushii desu.

That island is very beautiful.

しま計画けいかくてています。

Shima ni iku keikaku o tateteimasu.

I am planning a trip to the island.

ちいさなしまえます。

Chiisana shima ga miemasu.

I can see a small island.