列島
れっとう
retou
VocabularyLevel 63 - JLPT N2
Meaning
chain of islands
archipelago · island chain
Signification
chaîne d'îles
archipel
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word 列島 (れっとう) means 'chain of islands'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of chain of islands.
Example Sentences
日本列島は四つの主要な島からなります。
にほんれっとうはよっつのしゅようなしまからなります。
The Japanese archipelago consists of four main islands.
L'archipel japonais est composé de quatre îles principales.
列島全体で寒波の影響が出ています。
れっとうぜんたいでかんぱのえいきょうがでています。
The cold wave is affecting the entire archipelago.
La vague de froid affecte l'ensemble de l'archipel.
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