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4 exact word matches found in search 'しま'
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Most common form:
noun
1. island
2. territory (of a prostitute, organized crime gang, etc.); turf  (often written with kana only)
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Most common form:
noun, noun (suffix), 'no' adjective
stripe; bar; streak  (also formerly written as 島 and 嶋)
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noun
the four kinds of demons that make trouble for sentient beings  (see also: 煩悩魔, 陰魔, 死魔, 天魔; Buddhist term)
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noun
demon of death  (see also: 四魔; Buddhist term)
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23 words found beginning with 'しま'
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'u' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to finish; to stop; to end; to put an end to; to bring to a close  (often written with kana only)
2. to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to shut down; to shut up  (often written with kana only)
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Most common form: 姉妹
noun
sisters
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interjection (kandoushi)
damn it!; damn!; oops!; oh dear!; oh no!  (see also: 仕舞う; often written with kana only)
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Most common form: 島国
noun
island country (sometimes used as a metaphor for Japan)
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noun
islands
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noun
islanders  (see also: 島人; regional dialect: Ryuukyuu-ben)
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Most common form: 始末書
noun
written explanation or apology
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Most common form: 始末
1. management; dealing; settlement
2. cleaning up; getting rid of
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Most common form: 締まり
noun
1. closing; shutting
2. firmness; tightness; discipline; control
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Most common form: 締りがない
expression, 'i' adjective
not at all tense; relaxed; calm  (see also: 締まりのない, だらしが無い; often written with kana only)
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1 word found containing 'しま' in any position
expression
may their soul rest in peace  (also 〜いたします, 〜申し上げます, etc.)
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