How to say 'Okinawa' in Japanese | オキナワ

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The Japanese word for Okinawa is 'Okinawa', written as オキナワ in Japanese.

word

オキナワ

Meaning

Okinawa

Reading

Okinawa

Explanation

The Japanese proper noun 'オキナワ (okinawa)' refers to the southernmost prefecture of Japan, consisting of a chain of islands known as the Ryukyu Islands. Okinawa is famous for its unique culture, history, and tropical climate. It is also known for its role in World War II and the presence of U.S. military bases. Example sentences: I want to visit Okinawa「オキナワに行きたいです」(おきなわにいきたいです). Okinawa has beautiful beaches「オキナワには美しいビーチがあります」(おきなわにはうつくしいビーチがあります).

Part Of Speech

proper noun

Frequency

2326

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word オキナワ

This word contains 4 Katakana characters :

katakana

オ

Reading

katakana

キ

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katakana

ナ

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katakana

ワ

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