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Pronunciation: [ˌɒkɪnˈɑːwə] (IPA)

Okinawa is an archipelago located in the southern part of Japan. It is often referred to by different names, including the Ryukyu Islands, Nansei Islands, or simply Okinawas. The name Ryukyu refers to the former Ryukyu Kingdom, which was based on the archipelago and which existed for over 400 years until it was annexed by Japan in 1879. The name Nansei, on the other hand, means "southwest" in Japanese, referring to the location of the islands relative to the mainland. Okinawa is known for its unique culture, including the martial art of karate and the traditional dance known as Eisa.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      okinawan, ryukyu.

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Usage examples for Okinawa

The battle of okinawa had been won.
"Time and Time Again"
Henry Beam Piper
We shall maintain indefinitely our bases in okinawa.
"Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to the Present"
Various
He'd never forgotten the end of the war, that last day on okinawa when Ushijima's 32nd Army was a dazed remnant.
"The Samurai Strategy"
Thomas Hoover

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