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The 'ji' (じ) uses the same kana as 'shi' (し), just with some tick marks. Which sound is used in a compound word depends on the previous syllable. So, by itself,
by alttag 15y ago
The 'ji' (じ) uses the same kana as 'shi' (し), just with some tick marks. Which sound is used in a compound word depends on the previous syllable. So, by itself, yes, it's "shima", but in a compound it could be either.