Ryukyuan

Pronunciation

• IPA: en, /ˈɹjuːkjuːən/

Alternative forms

• Loochooan, Loo Chooan, Lewchewan, Lew Chewan, Luchuan
• RyÅ«kyÅ«an

Origin

en + -Ryukyu + an

Full definition of Ryukyuan

Adjective

1. Of, relating to, or derived from Ryukyu.

Noun

1. A native or inhabitant of Ryukyu.

Proper noun

1. Any of the traditional languages of Ryukyu, in modern times predominantly displaced by Japanese.