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島

島 — island

Learn the correct stroke order for 島 (island), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 310 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 10
On'yomi (音読み)トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しまshima
Strokes10
Radical山
Frequency#245
Meaningsisland

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 10 — start from the green dot

Common Words

群島ぐんとうisland group; archipelagonoun
孤島ことうsolitary island; isolated islandnoun
諸島しょとうarchipelago; group of islandsnoun
小島こじまsmall island; isletnoun
千島ちしまKuril Islands; Kurile Islands; Chishima Islandsnoun
中島なかじまisland in a pond or rivernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 島 (island) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 山.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 島 is #245, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

群島ぐんとう — island group; archipelago
孤島ことう — solitary island; isolated island
諸島しょとう — archipelago; group of islands

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 島 have?

The kanji 島 (island) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 島?

島 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 島 mean?

島 means: island. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: しま.

What JLPT level is 島?

島 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.