JLPT N3 Intermediate
島国
Island country or nation, often implying an insular mentality
Readings
1 Noun
"Island Country" (Geographical)
A nation whose territory consists entirely of islands, geographically separated from continental landmasses.
Example
日本 は 海 に 囲ま れた 美しい 島国 です 。
Japan is a beautiful island country surrounded by the sea.
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2 Noun
"Insular" / "Inward-looking"
A metaphorical reference to a closed, exclusive, or narrow-minded social temperament derived from geographical isolation.
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