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島
島 (readings: とう, しま; Japanese kanji) means “island”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 半島 (peninsula).
What does 島 mean?
| Kanji | 島 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | island |
| Readings | とう, しま |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 島
島 is read とう or しま depending on the word.
Example words with 島
| Example | 半島 (peninsula) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14