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島
island
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Readings
- On’yomi
- トウ
- Kun’yomi
- しま
Example words
広島
ひろしま
Hiroshima
島
しま
island
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 10-stroke character meaning "island" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "island" (島) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
島 (しま) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 島 (しま) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: しま — often used in native Japanese words (like 島). On'yomi: トウ — common in compound words (熟語).