島
island
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mountain and bird. Mountain with birds.
Symbolism
Island, archipelago, uninhabited island. Represents island.
Anime & Manga
LOST
LOST(2004)
Survival drama on a mysterious 'island.' Also hugely popular in Japan.
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あつまれ どうぶつの森
Animal Crossing: New Horizons(2020)
Developer: Nintendo
Slow life starting new life on a deserted 'island.'
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Four-Character Compounds
島国根性
しまぐにこんじょう
Island mentality; Insular and narrow-minded thinking
Poetry
わたの原 八十島かけて 漕ぎ出でぬと 人には告げよ あまのつり舟
Poem #11 from Hyakunin Isshu
淡路島 かよふ千鳥の 鳴く声に 幾夜ねざめぬ 須磨の関守
Poem #78 from Hyakunin Isshu
見せばやな 雄島のあまの 袖だにも 濡れにぞ濡れし 色は変はらず
Poem #90 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 島 mean in Japanese?
島 means island.
How do you read 島?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: しま (shima).
How many strokes does 島 have?
島 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).
Is 島 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 島 (island) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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