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とう
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Suffix meaning 'island' read as '–tō' in place names and compound names (e.g., 列島, 諸島).

Suffix

Examples

日本列島(にほんれっとう)は多くの島から成る。

The Japanese archipelago consists of many islands.

小笠原諸島(おがさわらしょとう)は太平洋にある列島だ。

The Ogasawara Islands are an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean.

地名で『島』が『とう』と読む例は多数ある(例:諸島、列島)。

There are many examples where '島' is read as 'tō' in place names (e.g., 諸島, 列島).

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Island; a tract of land surrounded by water (commonly read 'shima').

Noun (Suffix)Noun

Examples

屋久島(やくしま)は豊かな自然で知られる島だ。

Yakushima is an island known for its rich nature.

子どもたちは小さな無人島(むじんとう)を探検したいと言った。

The children said they wanted to explore a small uninhabited island.

瀬戸内海には多くの小さな島(しま)が点在している。

Many small islands dot the Seto Inland Sea.