日本にほん列れっ島とう

noun

the Japanese archipelago; the Japanese islands

Refers to the chain of islands that make up Japan, including the four main islands and many smaller ones. Often used in geographical, historical, and cultural contexts.

• 日本にほん列れっ島とうは南なん北ぼくに長ながく伸のびている。

  The Japanese archipelago stretches long from north to south.

• 日本にほん列れっ島とうには多おおくの火か山ざん