Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 膵島(すいとう) in Japanese

膵島
Kana Reading
すいとう
Romaji
suitō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    islets of Langerhans (pancreatic cells which produce insulin)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

10 strokes

island

On'Yomi: トウ

Kun'Yomi: しま

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15 strokes

pancreas, (kokuji)

On'Yomi: スイ

Kun'Yomi:

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