Translation and Meaning of: 列島 - rettou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 列島 (rettou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: rettou
Kana: れっとう
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: island chain
Meaning in English: chain of islands
Definition: The Japanese archipelago refers to the entire region of Japan, composed of Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido, etc.
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Explanation and Etymology - (列島) rettou
Retto is a Japanese word that means "archipelago". It is composed of two Kanji: 列 (retsu) which means "line" or "row" and 島 (tou) which means "island". The word is often used to refer to the Japanese archipelago, which is composed of four main islands (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu) and many other smaller islands. The word can also be used to refer to other archipelagos.How to Write in Japanese - (列島) rettou
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Synonyms and Similar - (列島) rettou
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
諸島; 群島; 島嶼
Words containing: 列島
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Words with the same pronunciation: れっとう rettou
Example Sentences - (列島) rettou
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "island chain" é "(列島) rettou". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
