島
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Base noun form. Can be used alone or in compound words like 『島国』 (shimaguni, 'island country'). Example: 『その島は美しい』 (sono shima wa utsukushii, 'that island is beautiful').
Theme
During a travel planning session at a café, User and their colleague Satoshi are discussing potential vacation destinations, focusing on islands.
島
しま
island
Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks
Memory Hook
Picture an 'island' shaped like a 'shima' (島 shima sounds like 'she-ma'). 'She-ma is on an island!' → 島 (shima, 'island').
Cultural Note
Japan is an archipelago with many famous islands like 『北海道』 (Hokkaido, 'Hokkaido') and 『沖縄』 (Okinawa, 'Okinawa'). Islands are often featured in travel and nature media.
Forms
Base: 島Base noun form. Can be used alone or in compound words like 『島国』 (shimaguni, 'island country'). Example: 『その島は美しい』 (sono shima wa utsukushii, 'that island is beautiful').