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島国

Readings

Kana: しまぐに、とうごく
Romaji: shimaguni, tougoku
Kana
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Definition

1

island country (sometimes used as a metaphor for Japan)

Kanji

Readings: トウ、 しま
Meaning: island
Readings: コク、 くに
Meaning: country

Example Sentences

日本(にっぽん)島国(しまぐに)だ。
➥Japan is an island country.
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日本(にっぽん)四方(しほう)(うみ)(かこ)まれた島国(しまぐに)である。
➥Japan is an island country surrounded by the sea on all sides.
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日本(にっぽん)とイギリスは島国(しまぐに)である。
➥Japan and Britain are island countries.
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日本(にっぽん)島国(しまぐに)で、4つの(おも)(しま)から()()っている。
➥Japan is an island country, and it consists of four main islands.
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