琉球

りゅうきゅう

Meanings

1. Noun Ryukyu (i.e.: chain of southwestern Japanese islands comprising Okinawa Prefecture) See also: 沖縄 (おきなわ).

Kanji

• 琉 precious stone; gem; lapis lazuli. Read as リュウ.
• 球 ball. Read as キュウ.

Words containing 琉球

• 琉球王国 (りゅうきゅうおうこく) Ryukyu Kingdom
• 琉球大学 (りゅうきゅうだいがく) University of the Ryukyus
• 琉球政府 (りゅうきゅうせいふ) Government of the Ryukyu Islands (1952-1972)

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