This is the 4887th most frequent Japanese word.
琉球
Ryukyu: The historical name for the Ryukyu Islands, an island chain in Japan, including Okinawa.
In this sentence, '琉球' refers to the historical Ryukyu Kingdom, emphasizing its cultural and historical aspects.
私は琉球の歴史について研究しています。
I am researching the history of Ryukyu.
Here, '琉球' is used to refer to the geographical region of the Ryukyu Islands.
琉球列島は美しい海で知られています。
The Ryukyu Islands are known for their beautiful ocean.
In this context, '琉球' represents the music genre related to Ryukyu culture and tradition.