大おお島しま

noun

large island

Used mainly in place names; not a common standalone noun for a generic large island.

• 大おお島しまという地ち名めいは日本にほん各かく地ちにある。

  The place name Oshima is found in various parts of Japan.

noun

Oshima tsumugi (abbreviation)

Abbreviation of 大島紬, a traditional silk fabric from Amami Oshima. Used in contexts where the full term is understood.

See also: 大島紬

• この着き物ものは大おお島しまで仕し立たてたものです。

  This kimono is made of Oshima tsumugi.