"Ryūkyū" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ryūkyū
  1. Alternative spelling of Ryukyu Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Ryukyu Categories (place): Islands, Japan

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