島々
Meanings
1
islands; many islands
Plural form of 島 (island), referring to a group of islands or islands in general. Often used in geographical descriptions or travel contexts.
Japan 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.