Kunashir

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Japanese 国後, or Russian Кунаши́р (Kunašír). Ultimately from Ainu クンネ シㇼ (kunne sir), meaning "black island"; or Ainu キナ シㇼ (kina sir), meaning "grass island".

Proper noun

Kunashir

  1. The southernmost island of the Kuril Islands, disputed between Japan and Russia.

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