島々 (しまじま, shimajima) Japanese meaning: islands | KotomoraJapan consists of many islands.
Beautiful islands are scattered in the Aegean Sea.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉の島々the islands of a place/region
Japan's islands are blessed with beautiful nature.
島々を巡るto travel around / visit a group of islands
During summer vacation I went on a trip touring the southern islands.
島々が点在するislands are scattered (across an area)
Small islands are scattered throughout the Pacific Ocean.
島々を結ぶto connect a group of islands (e.g. by bridge or ferry)
This bridge connects Honshu with the islands around Shikoku.