Ioshima

English

Alternative forms
  • Iōshima, Io Shima, Iō Shima, Io-shima, Iō-shima
  • Iwoshima, Iwōshima, Iwo Shima, Iwō Shima, Iwo-shima, Iwō-shima

Etymology

A macronless form of Iōshima, an alternate—and technically incorrect—pronunciation of the same Japanese name as Iwo Jima.

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈioʊˌʃiːmə/

Proper noun

Ioshima

  1. Synonym of Iwo Jima, one of the Volcano Islands administered by Japan as part of Tokyo's Ogasawara Subprefecture.
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