🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Ilhas Ryukyu

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Ilhas Ryukyu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ryukyu Islands/rjuːˈkjuː ˈaɪ.ləndz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"As ilhas Ryukyu têm uma cultura única."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    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. 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 historically referred to a group of islands in the East China Sea. The name has evolved through interactions with Chinese and Western cultures, reflecting the islands' unique cultural and political history.

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