islands
A somewhat formal or technical term for islands collectively, often used in geographical, political, or legal contexts.
In Japan's island regions, transportation options are limited.
Island nations are vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
island country; island nation
island area; insular region
former municipal system for some Japanese islands
Standard kanji form; 嶼 is a non-jōyō kanji, so the alternative spelling 島しょ is also used.
Common mixed kanji-kana spelling, especially in official or media contexts where 嶼 is avoided.
Compound of 島 (island) and 嶼 (island, islet). Both characters carry the meaning of 'island', and together they form a collective term for islands or archipelagoes.