Jisho

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Noun
1. floating island (mass of floating aquatic plants)
Noun
2. island that appears to be floating (due to the mirage effect)
Place
3. Ukishima
Wikipedia definition
4. Floating islandA floating island is a mass of floating aquatic plants, mud, and peat ranging in thickness from a few inches to several feet. Floating islands are a common natural phenomenon that are found in many parts of the world. They exist less commonly as a man-made phenomenon. Floating islands are generally found on marshlands, lakes, and similar wetland locations, and can be many hectares in size.
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Other forms
浮島 【うきじま】浮き島 【うきしま】浮き島 【うきじま】

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