琉球処分

りゅうきゅうしょぶん

Meanings

1. Noun Disposition of Ryukyu (i.e.: forced assimilation of Okinawa into Japan, ending its tributary relations with China and abolishing the Ryukyu Kingdom (1872-1879))

Kanji

• 琉 precious stone; gem; lapis lazuli. Read as リュウ.
• 球 ball. Read as キュウ.
• 処 deal with. Read as ショ.
• 分 part. Read as ブン.

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