🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

류큐 제도

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ryu-kyu je-do

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ryukyu Archipelago/rjuːˈkjuː ɑːrkɪˌpɛlɪɡoʊ/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"류큐 제도는 독특한 문화로 유명합니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A chain of islands located in the western Pacific Ocean, forming part of Japan.

    "The Ryukyu Archipelago is known for its unique culture and beautiful landscapes."
  2. 2

    The historical region that was once the independent Ryukyu Kingdom before its annexation by Japan.

    "The Ryukyu Archipelago played a significant role in maritime trade between Japan, China, and Southeast Asia."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Ryukyu' originates from the Japanese '琉球' (Ryūkyū), which refers to the historical kingdom that existed in the region. The word 'archipelago' comes from the Italian 'arcipelago', derived from the Greek 'arkhipelagos', meaning 'chief sea', which evolved to denote a group of islands.

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