JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
島 — island
- Reading
- トウ・しま
- Meaning
- island
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
島 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is トウ・しま and it means island. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
島 appears in everyday japanese words such as 島 (island), 列島 (chain of islands) and 半島 (peninsula).
Japanese words containing 島
Frequently asked questions
What does 島 mean in Japanese?
島 means island in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 島 read?
島 is read トウ・しま. Reading it inside real words — 島 and 列島 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 島 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 島 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 島 in a word?
A common word containing 島 is 島 (しま) — "island". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 島 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 島 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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