This is the 9427th most frequent Japanese word.
種子島
Tanegashima: A Japanese island in Kagoshima Prefecture, known historically for the introduction of firearms to Japan.
Here, 種子島 refers to the island named Tanegashima, which is a place.
種子島はとても美しい島です。
Tanegashima is a very beautiful island.
Here, 種子島 indicates the source of a historical item, connecting it to its origin island's name.
種子島の鉄砲は日本の歴史に重要な物です。
The rifles from Tanegashima are important objects in Japanese history.
Here, 種子島 denotes the cultural aspects of the island named Tanegashima, specifically conveying its regional identity.