沖 縄(おきなわ)

おきなわ

noun (proper)

Okinawa

1. Okinawa

The southernmost prefecture of Japan, consisting of a chain of subtropical islands between Kyushu and Taiwan. Known for its warm climate, beaches, and distinctive culture.

夏休(なつやす)みに沖縄(おきなわ)に行(い)く。

I'm going to Okinawa during summer vacation.

沖縄(おきなわ)の海(うみ)はとてもきれいだ。

The sea in Okinawa is very beautiful.

沖縄(おきなわ)は一年中(いちねんじゅう)暖(あたた)かくて、冬(ふゆ)でも雪(ゆき)が降(ふ)らない。

Okinawa is warm all year round, and it doesn't snow even in winter.

沖縄(おきなわ) is Japan's southernmost prefecture, located in the subtropical zone.

Common collocations

沖縄(おきなわ)県(けん): Okinawa Prefecture
沖縄(おきなわ)料理(りょうり): Okinawan cuisine
沖縄(おきなわ)方言(ほうげん): Okinawan dialect

Cultural note

沖縄(おきなわ) was historically the independent Ryukyu Kingdom (琉球(りゅうきゅう)王国(おうこく)) and has a distinct cultural heritage including its own music, cuisine, and traditions. It is one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations.

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