琉球畳 りゅうきゅうたたみ Meanings Noun Ryūkyū tatami (i.e.: sturdy and durable tatami that has a facing weaved from Shichito matgrass) Kanji 琉 precious stone; gem; lapis lazuli. Read as リュウ. 球 ball. Read as キュウ. 畳 fold. Read as たたみ. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists