What is another word for ryukyuan?
Pronunciation: [rjˈuːkjuːən] (IPA) 
Ryukyuan is a term used to describe things that originate from or are native to the Ryukyu Islands, which are located in the East China Sea. Synonyms for Ryukyuan include Okinawan, referring specifically to the largest island of the Ryukyu chain, or simply Ryukyu, which is derived from the Japanese word for the islands. Other synonyms might include Nansei, a term that encompasses the entire island chain of Okinawa, Miyako, Yaeyama and others, or Loochoo, a name given to the islands by early Western navigators. With a distinct culture and history, the Ryukyuan Islands offer a range of names that can be used interchangeably to describe that which is truly unique to the region.
