琉球
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 琉球
1
Ryukyu; chain of southwestern Japanese islands comprising Okinawa Prefecture
Kanji in this Word
琉
11 strokes
Frequency: 2036
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
precious stone
gem
lapis lazuli
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リュウ
ル
球
11 strokes
Frequency: 302
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
ball
sphere
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たま
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
く
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