～島
～とう
tou
VocabularyLevel 66 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～島 (～とう (tou)) means "island". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
island
Also : island ~ · ~ island
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The word ～島 (～とう) means 'kind of islands'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of kind of islands.
Example Sentences
沖縄～島には美しいビーチが広がっています。
おきなわ～とうにはうつくしいびーちがひろがっています。
The Okinawa islands have beautiful beaches stretching out.
この列島は小さな～島が点在しています。
このれっとうはちいさな～とうがてんざいしています。
Small islands are scattered throughout this archipelago.
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