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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRyukyu Islands
/rjuːˈkjuː ˈaɪ.ləndz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A group of islands located in the East China Sea, known for their unique culture, history, and biodiversity.
"The Ryukyu Islands are famous for their beautiful beaches and vibrant marine life." - 2
The historical kingdom that ruled over the Ryukyu Islands before its annexation by Japan.
"The Ryukyu Kingdom had its own distinct language and traditions, separate from those of mainland Japan."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Ryukyu' originates from the Japanese '琉球', which refers to the historical Ryukyu Kingdom that existed from the 15th to the 19th century. The islands are located southwest of Japan and have a unique culture influenced by both Japanese and Chinese traditions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ryukyu Islands" is said worldwide
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Îles Ryūkyū
Transliteration: Eel Ryūkyū
"Les îles Ryūkyū sont célèbres pour leur culture unique."
Ryukyu-Inseln
Transliteration: Ryukyu-Inseln
"Die Ryukyu-Inseln sind bekannt für ihre atemberaubenden Strände."
Isole Ryukyu
Transliteration: Isole Ryukyu
"Le isole Ryukyu hanno una ricca storia culturale."
Islas Ryukyu
Transliteration: Islas Ryukyu
"Las islas Ryukyu son famosas por su biodiversidad."
Ilhas Ryukyu
Transliteration: Ilhas Ryukyu
"As ilhas Ryukyu têm uma cultura única."
र्यूक्यू द्वीप
Transliteration: Ryukyu Dweep
"र्यूक्यू द्वीप अपनी अद्वितीय संस्कृति के लिए प्रसिद्ध हैं।"
琉球群岛
Transliteration: Liúqiú qúndǎo
"琉球群岛以其美丽的海滩而闻名。"
류큐 제도
Transliteration: Ryukyu jedo
"류큐 제도는 독특한 문화로 유명합니다."
琉球諸島
Transliteration: Ryūkyū shotō
"琉球諸島は美しい自然で知られています。"
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