Kunashir

English

Alternative forms

• Kunashiri (Japanese)

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.