Ryukyuan (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the Japanese people living on the Ryukyu Islands southwest of Japan.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Ryukyuan culture is a blend of Chinese, Japanese, and indigenous influences.
- A traditional Ryukyuan village on Okinawa showcases the island's unique architecture.
- The language spoken by the Ryukyuan people is considered endangered due to its low number of native speakers.
- The history of the Ryukyuan Kingdom, which ruled the islands from the 15th to the 19th century, is marked by trade and cultural exchange with China.
- A traditional Ryukyuan dance, performed by the locals during the Cherry Blossom Festival, was a sight to behold.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The language (related to Japanese) that is spoken by the people of the Ryukyu Islands.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.