Quick answer
島 is the kanji for "Isle / Island". A common reading is しま (shima). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Isle / Island
Also : Isle · Island
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 島 represents 'ISLAND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of island.
On-reading: とう — remember this sound by associating it with island. Kun-reading: しま.
Example Sentences
この島に住む人々にとって、海は生活の一部です。
このしまにすむひとびとにとって、うみはせいかつのいちぶです。
For the people living on this island, the sea is part of life.
離島への移住者が増えることによって、地域が活性化しています。
りとうへのいじゅうしゃがふえることによって、ちいきがかっせいかしています。
The region is being revitalized as more people move to remote islands.
Vocabulary using 島
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