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.